[TowerTalk] base below ground level/drainage

[Paul Christensen]

> However...her one request is that the top of the concrete be at least a 
> few inches below ground so if/when we move, we can cover the spot and seed 
> it...no harm, no foul. I am concerned about water 
> accumulation/corrosion/structural weakness to the concrete, and wonder if 
> that is as much an issue as I think it is.

The area of dirt from the tower base center to a short radius away can be 
counter-sunk several inches below the surrounding ground.  In essence, a 
round or square pan is created that can be filled with large gravel or 
decorative stone after the base is poured.  The top of the gravel/stone is 
flush with the rest of the yard.

At the time of tower removal, simply remove the gravel/stone and add dirt in 
place of the gravel.  While the tower is standing, all critical tower base 
parts are in the stone-filled pan, still well above the dirt line.

Paul, W9AC