41.3 Building the radial vault ceiling forms

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Published 2020-02-24

In preparation for shooting the gunnite on the roof of our earth sheltered home, we needed to put up some forms that would keep the concrete up in the right place. The radial vaults have simple curvature, so the plan was to build the forms from boards pressed up against the steel arches. Making that happen took some compromises in the plan. As usual, challenges arose. Enjoy.

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All Comments (21)

@zbigniewteterycz1571 1 year ago

SUPER IDEA . SUPER POMYSŁ . POZDRAWIAM .
@suchoi61 4 years ago

Best earth home videos on you tube 👍👍👍 all the best from switzerland daniel
@newhowl1 4 years ago

Simon, these videos are very inspiring. My favorite channel by far. Kudos from Japan!
@brianjoyce9742 4 years ago

A very interesting design and build concept. Really like the vaulting ceiling look. A fellow unafraid of work with good attitude never fails.
@joeshepley151 4 years ago

I enjoy your videos. I think that you have an interesting build. I hope that you keep posting regularly and that your channel grows.
@brianpeterson5559 1 year ago

Really coming together nicely, what a tremendous undertaking. Good to have such a good family and friends...well done
@gigamut11b86 4 years ago

Place is looking good. Very interesting design you made. This vid showed up in my recommended list.....watched it.....then watched all 72 videos in order....you are doing things I wish I could afford to do...lol +1 sub :) I hope y'all have a great day & be safe. Looking forward to the next video.
@FrankLadd 4 years ago

Thanks for sharing this. I look forward to the next one!
@RobertWiggers 4 years ago

Simon is back!
@transequitur 4 years ago

Truly inspiring work and great presentation ! Looking for ward to the next one.
@JakeOfALL 4 years ago

Love to see all the work...
@Tracks777 4 years ago

lovely content
@donmiller2356 4 years ago

Awesome work sir! Seems a very daunting task, kudos to you and your family in efforts thus far and well wishes for future builds.
@Nature_Quixote 4 years ago

I love your design! I am designing one very similar! Thank you so much for sharing I will be watching!
@ihateoutube 4 years ago

Love this channel. I come running when I get my notification
@toddincabo 4 years ago

Gonna' be amazing! Nice work, what a pain just to watch putting in all those screws. Thanks for sharing.
@TheKajunkat 4 years ago

Your younger boy is turning into quite the ham, haha I hate using pressed wood products where they will get any exposure, they are so dimensionally unstable. I have had a couple projects ruined over the years just from humidity changes. Works great indoors but MDF and hard board (and it's evil twin peg board) are no good in high humidity areas. I wonder if treating it with some like Thompsons or a polyurethane would have helped. The edges are still hopeless however. I hope the pour/spray went well, I sure have enjoyed following your build the last couple years.
@simonr6793 4 years ago

If the crew still have not been out to do the pour, just an idea to strengthen the forms before they come how about making a half circular forms made up of plywood and 3 by 2 offcuts! once made you could place them on the edges of each of the arches as you have enough space for them to rest on the arch and push firmly into the underside of the batons!. Like I said it's an idea to think about!
@fabiancbarrio 4 years ago

Thanks!!!!
@DrGonzosCondiments 4 years ago

impressive progress. did the rain end up in the basement before you shot the ceiling?