THE SOLARTRON PREFABRICATED EARTH-SHELTERED HOME

(Page 6 of 6)

May/June 1979
 
Article Tools
Print
Comments
RSS
Bookmark and Share

Until then, though, the numerous other advantages of Solartron's earthcovered shelters should be reason enough to warrant a long, hard look at what Ralph Bul lock has to offer ... you might just end up "goin' underground" yourself!

RELATED CONTENT

EDITOR'S NOTE: If the idea of a nearly self-sufficient, inexpensive, highly practical, fiberglass earthsheltered home piques your interest, drop Ralph Bullock a line at American Solartron Corporation, Dept. TMEN, Route 5, Box 170, Centralia, Illinois 62801 or telephone (618) 533-1842. He'll be glad to send you a complete packet of information that should answer any further questions in detail ... just tell him MOTHER sent you!

A Solartron roof panel, however, is rated to support a pressure of 550 pounds per square foot, and in fact was proven-by an Independent testing laboratory-to remain intact under a total surface load of 23,038 pounds... with a deflection of only about 1/2' in the center of the panel. And the wall components are even stronger: Test results show that those panels can withstand an amazing 183,000 pounds before ultimate failure! So, regardless of what the skeptics say, earth-covered dwellings are actually a good

MORE SUBTERRANEAN SOURCES

If you'd like to know more about earth-sheltered homes, consult the following back issues of this publication (which can be ordered - for $2.50 apiece plus $1.00 shipping and handling per order-from THE MOTHER EARTH NEWS (r), P.O. Box 70, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739):
1. "The Plowboy Interview: Andy Davis", MOTHER NO. 46, pages 18-28.
2. "The Plowboy Interview: David Wright", MOTHER NO. 47, pages 16-22.
3. "The Paul Isaacson House of the Future MOTHER NO. 50, pages 101-103.
4. "See! Passively Heated Underground Houses Can Be Beautiful Too! ", MOTHER NO. 51, pages 101-103.
5. "Go Underground in Michigan", MOTHER NO. 54, pages 112413.

Page: << Previous 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Bookmark and Share
RSS | Comments | E-mail | Print

Comments

Add Your Comment

Please note that there is currently a problem with the comments function and your comment may or may not post successfully. We are working to correct the problem and thank you for your patience. 

You can use this comment form to enter your personal experiences or additional information and resources that you'd like to share with Mother Earth News readers. Your helpful advice will be posted on this page.  E-mail addresses are never displayed on comments, but they are required to confirm your comments.

Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use <p> or <br> tags.

New to Mother Earth News?
Sign up to share comments.
Asterisks(*) indicate required fields.
Name*
Your name appears next to your comment.

E-mail Address*
This will be your login ID.

City State Zip Code

Password*


Confirm Password*

Comments
1500 character limit (Offensive materials and/or spam will be removed, no HTML allowed)
Please Note: Your sign-up must be verified via e-mail before your comment is published.
FEATURED ARTICLES
MOST POPULAR


Subscribe Today - Pay Now & Save 66% Off the Cover Price

First Name: *
 Last Name: *
Address: *
 City: *
State/Province: *
 Zip/Postal Code:*
Country:
 Email:*
(* indicates a required item)
Canadian subs: 1 year, (includes postage & GST). Foreign subs: 1 year, . U.S. funds.
Canadian Subscribers - Click Here
Non US and Canadian Subscribers - Click Here

Lighten the Strain on the Earth and Your Budget

Mother Earth News is the guide to living — as one reader stated — “with little money and abundant happiness.” Every issue is an invaluable guide to leading a more sustainable life, covering ideas from fighting rising energy costs and protecting the environment to avoiding unnecessary spending on processed food. You’ll find tips for slashing heating bills; growing fresh, natural produce at home; and more. Mother Earth News helps you cut costs without sacrificing modern luxuries.

At Mother Earth News, we are dedicated to conserving our planet’s natural resources while helping you conserve your financial resources. That’s why we want you to save money and trees by subscribing through our Earth-Friendly automatic renewal savings plan. By paying with a credit card, you save an additional $4.95 and get 6 issues of Mother Earth News for only $10.00 (USA only).

You may also use the Bill Me option and pay $14.95 for 6 issues.