I don't have one but I can sketch up something in paint, if you are thinking of going with a concrete roof, I strongly suggest getting a engineer involved. There was a well known earth sheltered advocate who died because his roof caved in, his name escapes me right now though, I'll see if I can dig up the story
22 Feb ’12
I have heard of that instance or read about it from Rob Roy. I promise I will do that, more important than my life is my sons and his mothers! The idea of an earth roof is so cool. I really want one, just scared that bugs are going to eat through the plastic/rubber and cause leaks
22 Feb ’12
Btw, just finished setting up my well. I have power, a septic and pole on my property. That was step one, it was all there, just getting it going again. Next step is moms fema trailer where the mobile home used to be and then digging a trench for a chase pipe back to the building site (100 more yards into the trees towards the back of the property. As I am doing that I will be working the building site by cutting trees, there is a slight hill that I will be able to build on. Additionally, the direction the house will sit for solar efficiency is away from the road, so with a winding driveway, from the street all people will see is the trailer if I have an earth roof. Really cool! I already have the utilities and "guest house/fema trailer" so it will be a long time if ever that the county discovers the building and taxes it lol.
4 Mar ’12
I totally have some links that BOTH of you guys will enjoy.
http://www.ferroceme.....e-web.html
cement roof is very strong when done right....... no can defend.
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