[TowerTalk] Tower Attachment

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/16/03 11:38:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
RedHaines at centurytel.net writes:

> Be sure to calculate loads on the house.  A tower can crack plaster.  I 
>  tall tower, more than 45', can 'work' the structure and weaken it.  It 
>  is advisable to consider adding bracing to carry the load.  This 
>  requires analysis by a knowledgeable structural engineer.

    Tony, K1KP, wrote a great housebracket engineering and installation 
article that appeared in QST several years ago. If anyone's interested, I can 
dig out the date. 

    It's excellent.

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWER TECH