[TowerTalk] rebar does rust

[Alan NV8A]

On 10/13/06 04:35 pm Tony wrote:

>>> Tower bolts sticking up to hold a base. Should always be rust
>>> proofed before attaching the base.

> I asked about rusting tower bolts a while back and was told that it's not a 
> problem. Guess they were wrong.
> 
> There is some surface rust on the bolts after 6 years and I'm wondering if 
> it's necessary to remove the tower and rust-proof the bolts (1/1/8 inch ASTM 
> A36).

At what point are they rusting? if this is a US Tower, my understanding 
is that the only exposed part should be the threads that protrude above 
the nuts. It's easy enough to spray some rust preventative on them.

73

Alan NV8A
(waiting for my US Tower HDX-555 to be built)