[TowerTalk] Fwd: concrete bases for freestanding towers

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My concern with attaching a tower to the house is that if the tower moves back and forth just a slight bit in the wind, will that eventually loosen the framing on the house?  

Ken
 
On May 14, 2011, at 9:26 PM, HansLG at aol.com wrote:

> Now I wonder; if the wind blow your tower over AND the tower is securely  
> fastened to your house, what about the house?
> 
> I have seen these installations where rather substantial towers are  
> supported by not-too-big houses. 
> 
> I would prefer if the bracket gives in before the house. ... or how  strong 
> is a house?