[TowerTalk] Weak Link in Guy System?

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/17/00 6:39:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
Tower2sell@aol.com writes:

> I would put my extra money into protecting the anchor rod from rusting. I 
>  would rest much easier knowing the anchor rods were intact instead on the 
> odd 
>  chance that extreme wind conditions might blow the tower over.

    Good point. Coating the rod with roofing tar adds an extra layer of 
protection. Sort of the old belt-and-suspenders approach. It wouldn't hurt. 

> That's what 
>  insurance is for. Here is the question -- does insurance cover loss due to 
>  rust?

    It's not the rust that will topple the tower - you still need a windstorm 
to come through and over-stress everything. In that case, yes - your 
homeowner's insurance covers that kind of damage. Your insurance company will 
consider the tower either another structure or personal property; either way 
it's covered.

Cheers,   Steve      K7LXC
Tower Tech

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