[TowerTalk] Tower Base and rebar

K7LXC@aol.com K7LXC@aol.com
Fri, 2 Oct 1998 09:45:14 EDT


In a message dated 98-10-02 01:54:40 EDT, leeonline@mindspring.com writes:

> I have to disagree.   The first thing that should be in the bottom of the
>  hole is gravel!   You must allow for proper drainage.
>  
       The gravel is only required if you have a tower where moisture is going
to run down the legs like Rohn 25G, et al. that have circular pipe legs.
Towers with anchor bolts or angle steel legs do not have any need for leg
drainage.

Cheers,   Steve   K7LXC

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