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Re: [TowerTalk] Rohn 25 Guying

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rohn 25 Guying
From: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 2015 07:50:30 -0600
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I have used trees for support but not precisely for 50 ft Rohn 25 towers. Avoid "girdling" the tree. Do not wrap cable or other ligature tightly around the tree. use material like an old bike tire or whatever to spread the load so the attachment cable or whatever does not dig into the tree or over a few year's time become embedded in the tree through new growth. The other tip that comes to mind is to attach to the tree as low down toward the ground as practical so the tree's motion in a wind is not sufficient to cause problems.

I'm sure there are things I am overlooking but with luck other respondents will cover the gaps I left.

I hope you had a very merry Christmas and wish you the best in the coming new year.

Patrick        NJ5G

On 12/25/2015 5:05 PM, Tom W1ALZ Nicholson wrote:
Has anyone used trees as guy anchors for a 50' Rohn 25 tower?

If so what was your method of attachment?

Thanks
Tom W1ALZ
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