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Subject: [TowerTalk] Tower Attachment
From: stevek@jmr.com (Steve Katz)
Date: Wed Apr 16 11:03:11 2003


> I'm gathering materials and data to install about 45 feet of tower at one
> end 
> of my two-story home. I plan to use a house bracket bolted through the 
> outside wall and into the attic area where it can be securely fastened.
> 
> The home has vinyl siding. I'm looking for suggestions on how to keep the 
> place where the bracket goes against the outside wall looking nice and
> kept 
> watertight.
> 
> //I've done this with vinyl siding, and just use weatherproof silicone
> sealant, liberally applied to the bracket prior to placing it in position
> against the house and screwing it down.  The sealant spreads over the
> entire interface and some squeezes out all around the bracket edges -- you
> have several minutes to wipe away any excess, leaving a very neat finished
> appearance.  But you still have this big, ugly bracket attached to your
> house!  Since vinyl siding is soft and compliant, be careful to attach the
> bracket to a point on the siding where it will push directly against the
> wall (presumably wood) behind it, without denting the siding. -WB2WIK/6
> 
> 
> 
>  I want to have a good installation and it's important that SWMBO 
> (She Who Must Be Obeyed) is happy since she doesn't have a problem with
> the 
> tower itself.
> 
> Thanks for any suggestions or pointers to photos, etc.
> 
> Tim,  N9PUZ
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> 
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> Weather Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with
> any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
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