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Re: [TowerTalk] screw anchors in sandy soil

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] screw anchors in sandy soil
From: Jim Lux <jimlux@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 09:51:57 -0800
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On 11/10/13 8:07 AM, Cqtestk4xs@aol.com wrote:
At that cost...easier and cheaper to pour a sled.

K4XS




Depends on relative cost of concrete, labor, etc. and accessibility.

Screwing in an anchor doesn't disrupt the soil surface much, digging a pit to hold a 7x4x3 foot block is a fairly big operation, although not too tough with a backhoe. The concrete and rebar alone would probably be $400 (if you're buying ready mix at $100/yd).

If you have a vendor come out and install the anchors, you'd have all three done in less than an hour, although I don't know what it would cost. I doubt it's more than a few hundred bucks for the whole job, though. (plus the cost of the anchors).. The anchors aren't all that expensive. 8" diameter by 8 foot shaft ones are around $40-50.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuzxaANvrY0 shows how it's done

take a look at the driving torques.. thousands of ft-lb
Kids, don't try this at home..


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