Method of Construction

DomeShells c2s3™ structures are capable of being built faster than conventional buildings, particularly when large numbers of units are being constructed in close proximity.

Quantity of materials required for a DomeShell is considerably less than a conventional building and the basic materials come in 200 litre drums and in 20kg bags of DomeShells Dynacrete™ which is the proprietary material specifically designed for optimal performance of  c2s3™Technology.

This can be a significant advantage when building in areas where transportation costs are high (e.g. remote areas).

A DomeShell is built using a rigid or inflatable (air) former fabricated in the shape of the DomeShell. Once the former is attached to the perimeter of the slab or floor platform
the inside of the former is accessed through an airlock system and the process of applying the various layers of the sandwich system can begin.

All layers of material are sprayed on. The first layer of Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GRC) is sprayed onto the mould surface followed by the core layer of polyurethane foam, followed by the final skin of GRC.

There are two essential pieces of equipment required for the construction of a DomeShell using c2s3™Technology. A GRC spraying machine and a polyurethane foam spraying machine.

There is no timber and practically no steel used in the structure above slab level. All window and door jamb openings are cast into the opening spaces during construction and the door/ window joinery just pops in with minimum fuss and no need for architraves etc. Aluminium, steel or timber windows and doors can be installed. DomeShells standard range uses standard size aluminium joinery either single or double glazed.

A DomeShells trained and certified building crew are competent in the use of all necessary plant and equipment and capable of completing the entire shell including installation of electrical conduit systems, installation of windows, doors and skylights.