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Re: [TowerTalk] Is sealer required for top of concrete tower base ??

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Is sealer required for top of concrete tower base ??
From: Bob K6UJ <k6uj@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:42:25 -0800
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Jim,

Most of us just leave the tower footing alone with no problems.
The sealer really isnt necessary for a concrete foundation.
A typical usage is  for concrete floors where it is planned to paint or apply a 
floor covering over the concrete.  The sealer 
prevents the moisture from wicking up to the surface of the concrete.  Also a 
vapor barrier is placed down before the concrete is poured to
minimize water absorption.   I think it would be best to leave it alone so it 
can breathe
when it rains as you said.  

Bob
K6UJ





On Dec 22, 2011, at 7:46 AM, Jim Thomson wrote:

> OK,  is sealer or any kind of coating required/desirable  for the top of a 
> tower base ? 
> I'm inclined to just leave it.,.so it can breathe/dry out if it rains.    I'm 
> thinking long term.  
> But if sealer is used, then water shouldn't  get into it to begin with ? 
> 
> tnx... Jim   VE7RF
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