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[TowerTalk] Height of tower foundation with respect to grade

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Height of tower foundation with respect to grade
From: "W7CE" <w7ce@curtiss.net>
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 10:18:24 -0700
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I'm preparing to dig a 5'x5'x8' hole for a US Tower HDX-572.  Because of the 
proximity to a sidewalk, I would prefer that the top of the foundation be at 
the same height as the sidewalk, rather than 6" above grade.  I assume that 
tower foundations are normally above grade to minimize that chance for 
standing water at the base of the tower.  Is this assumption correct? 
Assuming that standing water isn't a problem and that I keep the area around 
the base of the tower free of debris, does anyone see a problem with keeping 
the foundation level with the grade?

73,
Clay  W7CE 

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