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The Dome Technology team is pleased to share our latest project video, this time for Bridgesource, LLC, part of Clyde Companies, […]
The Dome Technology team is pleased to share our latest project video, this time for Bridgesource, LLC, part of Clyde Companies, Inc. The new two-dome facility in Ogden, Utah, USA, checks all the boxes: capacity, storage flexibility, and increased distribution. Check it out here.
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It’s that time of year where people in harsh climates prep their properties for winter weather. A dome also benefits […]
It’s that time of year where people in harsh climates prep their properties for winter weather. A dome also benefits from annual TLC, starting with a bit of gentle scrubbing.
When the dome surface looks dirty, customers can clean the outer PVC airform with simple tools—mild detergents, soft brushes, and low-pressure water are all it takes to restore most membranes to original condition. High-powered pressure washing is discouraged and might remove the membrane’s protective coatings applied to maximize the lifespan.
Repairs
Even though an airform resists UV damage and harsh weather, every airform will at some point require repairs, just like traditional roofing. The lifespan of the membrane is typically 15 to 20 years. Routine inspection and upkeep will help maintain quality to get the most out of your dome’s exterior.
We recommend annual inspections to ensure the PVC airform is free of damage and protecting the structure. Use the following checklist for your inspections:
- Are there any tears or punctures in the fabric membrane?
- Is polyurethane foam exposed?
- Is the fabric membrane brittle and showing signs of cracking?
- Is the membrane now chalky to the touch, unable to be “polished”?
- Is the dome prone to leaking at penetrations, valleys, or other joints?
- Do you have other concerns not listed above?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, our team will help you properly address issues before additional damage is done, possibly affecting the dome’s concrete infrastructure. Call 208.552.6179 or email your concerns and photos to luke@fabricspan.com.
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The Dome Technology team does much more than build storage domes. We also manage entire projects and work with vendors […]
The Dome Technology team does much more than build storage domes. We also manage entire projects and work with vendors to deliver turnkey facilities to customers.
For example, this photo shows aeration piping for an FLS Ful-Floor pneumatic reclaim system in a dome’s tunnel. We work with the best in the business to build innovative, long-lasting storage with an unlimited lifespan.
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Another massive cement project is in the books for the Dome Technology team. Check out the Continental Cement Co. video […]
Another massive cement project is in the books for the Dome Technology team. Check out the Continental Cement Co. video to get all the details.
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Our team works with a host of bulk-storage industry experts, and we often partner with FLSmidth because of their high-quality […]
Our team works with a host of bulk-storage industry experts, and we often partner with FLSmidth because of their high-quality floor systems.
This image is a sampling of our projects featuring FLS floor systems. Collaborations like this are key to providing the highest-quality storage facilities for customers all over the world.
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Dome Technology has updated its wood-pellet overview to reflect the current project portfolio and provide more concise information about latest […]
Dome Technology has updated its wood-pellet overview to reflect the current project portfolio and provide more concise information about latest technology.
View and download this document here.
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Continental Cement Co., a Summit Materials company, has built another DomeSilo with Dome Technology, this time at its Davenport, Iowa, USA facility. […]
Continental Cement Co., a Summit Materials company, has built another DomeSilo with Dome Technology, this time at its Davenport, Iowa, USA facility.
The DomeSilo can store 125,000 short tons of cement powder, and according to Dome Technology’s records, the structure is among the largest-capacity cement storage facilities in the world, said sales manager Lane Roberts.
The dome size is a response to demand that’s been building for the past decade. CCC Davenport ran short on storage for many years, resulting in cement being loaded on barges and stored on the river. Over the past decade, CCC has stored significant amounts of cement each year, resulting in substantial demurrage costs. With demand for cement and barge demurrage costs increasing each year, Summit Materials and Continental Cement were confident that now was the time to invest in larger, more permanent storage.
“CCC will reduce its demurrage costs for cement storage on the river and eliminate the need to curtail production or shut down the plant. This helps to ensure we have sufficient cement to ship coming out of the winter months into the busy spring and summer seasons,” Continental Cement Co. plant manager Shawn Mages said.
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In Chesapeake, Virginia, Dome Technology is hard at work on a 67,500-metric-ton DomeSilo for Titan America. The dome is 138 […]
In Chesapeake, Virginia, Dome Technology is hard at work on a 67,500-metric-ton DomeSilo for Titan America. The dome is 138 feet in diameter and 141 feet tall and is engineered to withstand settling and natural disaster alike.
It’s incredible to think that one of the strongest manmade structures in the world begins as a fabric airform, but it’s true. These images show Dome Technology’s team preparing the PVC airform for inflation. Once inflated, concrete is applied to the inside using the shotcrete method. The airform remains in place indefinitely to provide waterproofing.
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Dome Technology is proud of its history. On May 22, 1979, our founder Barry South and his brother David received […]
Dome Technology is proud of its history. On May 22, 1979, our founder Barry South and his brother David received a United States patent for thin-shell concrete domes and their construction methods. This is the original patent.
Dome Technology has blossomed from humble beginnings in Idaho, USA, into a company that builds world-class storage structures all over the world. Several South family members still serve on our executive team, and engineering and fabrication are now included in our areas of expertise. Here’s to another four decades of innovation!
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The Dome Technology team has been busy in the Middle East working on a 30,000 metric ton sugar-storage DomeSilo for […]
The Dome Technology team has been busy in the Middle East working on a 30,000 metric ton sugar-storage DomeSilo for Oman Sugar Refinery Company. The dome is 124 feet in diameter and 154 feet tall.
Domes are well suited for sugar storage for five key reasons: superior moisture protection, temperature control, aeration systems, explosion protection, and food-safe features. Click here for more information about domes and sugar.