[TowerTalk] Re: Tower paint......what color ?

[George T. Daughters]

On 26 Apr 00, at 18:57, Glenn Ziolkowski wrote:

> 
> Does the list population in general consider it good practice to paint a
> galvanized ham tower?
> 
> My gut feeling is that a layer of paint might obscure a developing defect
> (rust-through, crack, etc.) that might otherwise be visible during inspection.
> 
> OTOH, I suppose paint is no different than the galvanizing in this regard.
> 
> Comments from the tower vets appreciated. Planning for my first tower this
> year (40 ft Rohn 25).

I had a galvanized Rohn tower up for over 30 years, and when I took 
it down, I was astonished at the good condition of the galvanizing 
and hence, the steel, even at the joints.  The tower is still lying in 
my side yard, lookin' good.  

I suspect that paint isn't necessary, but it probably shouldn't hurt.

73, 

George T. Daughters, K6GT

--
FAQ on WWW:               http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html
Submissions:              towertalk@contesting.com
Administrative requests:  towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com
Problems:                 owner-towertalk@contesting.com
Search:                   http://www.contesting.com/km9p/search.htm