On Sep 1, 2014, at 1:40 PM, Linux Mercedes wrote:
> Somewhat relatedly, there is one tree maybe 2' in diameter near one of the
> guy points; do you think I could drill a hole through that and use it as a
> guy anchor point?
Could you? Yes. SHOULD you? Probably not a good idea.
It depends on the tree species and it's health. Some trees are shallow rooted
and pull out easily. A 2' diameter tree is an older, bigger tree and it's
health may be declining. I can do through the woods here and find too many
big, old trees that have been pushed over by the wind, tearing their roots out.
I wouldn't want to have had a tower supported by one.
I wouldn't trust it.
73, Ken WA8JXM
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