[TowerTalk] Tower Base and rebar

[Edward W. Sleight]

Lee wrote:
> 
> I have to disagree.   The first thing that should be in the bottom of the
> hole is gravel!   You must allow for proper drainage.
 
Lee, I agree with a couple of your points, but my 89 footer has a base
of solid concrete 5x5x7 with the rebar cage with the rebar cage
inside. The base plate bolts only extend down into the concrete about
20". What's to drain?

73 

Ed

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