Lifting the Monolithic Cabin
Cabin Ready to Lift — Frank gives directions to his father Javier Figueroa, as they lift this cabin off the trailer and set it down onto the concrete blocks. (Barry Byers)
Lifting the Monolithic Cabin
Weight
| Square Footage | Weight | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 sq. ft. | 21,000 | 11’ 9’’ | 10’ | 14’ 4" |
| 201 sq. ft. | 26,000 | 11’ 9’’ | 10’ | 18’ 10" |
| 266 sq. ft. | 32,000 | 11’ 9’’ | 10’ | 24’ 2" |
Lifting
The Monolithic Cabin is lifted from 4 pins that are located on the lower support beams. The pins are slid into a pipe that has a locking mechanism to keep them in place. Then cables are attached to the lifting pins up to a spreader bar that will keep the cables from rubbing the side of the dome. The spreader bars are important, if its not in place, it could damage the outside membrane.
Setting
The Cabin can be set onto any surface, for instance, a cabin in a high flood area might need to be set onto 4 tall posts. The most common setting pad is a concrete block that is about 18″ × 18″ × 6″. These need to be set down and leveled before the dome shows up to the job site.