[TowerTalk] Grout

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Grout under a base plate allows for fewer anchorbolts and thinner baseplates. Non-shrink, non-metalic grout with about 5000 psi compressive strength or more is good. 

 FIVE STAR FLUID GROUT 100 is a commonly specified grout but may not be widely available. They have a web site with various types of grouts. Normally a concrete supply company will carry this commercial grade grout. Look for an equal.

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In a message dated Fri, 14 Jul 2000  8:08:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "Mike O'Brien" <k0myw@worldnet.att.net> writes:

<< 
Please pardon my ignorance, but what exactly is the purpose of packing
grout between a tower baseplate and the top of the concrete pad? I know
that U.S. Tower, for instance, specifies it, but offers no explanation
nor directions...

    73, Mike, k0myw


K7LXC@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 12-07-00 4.23.31 Greenwich Standard Time, kn9t@webtv.net
> writes:
> 
> >  Need some info on type of grout to use
> >  under legs and around amchor bolts of free standing towers. Can this be
> >  purchased at the local home builders stores ?
> 
>     Look in the yellow pages under Masonry Supplies or a building materials
> supplier. You're looking for non-shrink grout.
> 
>     I've also used the Home Depot type but it discolored after a year or two.
> Works okay but looks pretty grungy.
> 
> Cheers,   Steve    K7LXC
> Tower Tech
> 
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