John D. Peters wrote:
>
> Chuck Dietz wrote:
> >
> > Patrick Barkey wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey guys,
> > >
> > > Are you seriously saying that someone needs a crane to take down
> > > Rohn 25?
> > >
> >
> > Gee! I put it up without a gin pole and have taken it down the same way.
> > All you need is someone on the ground to untie each section when you
> > lower it down.
> >
> > Chuck, KE5FI
> The original question was not how to take down Rohn 25, the question was
> about an old tower or a roof with unknown guy problems, unknown roof
> support, and unknown internal corrosion in the tower.
OOPS! This thread must have taken on a life of its own. I whole
heartedly agree that virtually ALL roof mounted towers are dangerous
because of all the unknowns, especially of the roof structure, and
because of the unique and more tricky problems...
Chuck, KE5FI
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