How to Build an Earthbag Dome

Step 16 Plastering

The outside (front area only) is plastered with cement plaster with yellow iron oxide pigment. All edges are rounded slightly to soften the look. Plaster mesh isn’t typically needed on earthbags, but we used plastic plaster mesh in this application due to the buttresses being exposed to the elements. Plastic mesh won’t rust. We never plastered the inside since our dome is used as a tool shed. This allows people to come and see how the dome was built.

Comments

[Redstormx1]

What kind of lawn mower is use to trim the grass ?

[Owen Geiger]

We use a weed whip and sometimes pruning shears on top about 2-3 times a year when it gets really tall. My friend says we have to cut the grass before it goes to seed or it will die and then we would have to resod the dome.