[TowerTalk] concrete

[Tom Anderson]

Doug:
 
One thing you might do is what I was told when I put in my base back in 1993.  Lightly water the concrete base daily.  I mean lightly, no gushers,  etc. Just a sprinkle for a couple minutes.  This helps take out the heat from the curing concrete.   I mnust have worked because my 4x4x6 ft base is still in fine shape as when I put it in.
 
Tom, WW5L
 
 


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> From: Larry Loen <lwloen at gmail.com>
>To: Doug Scribner <dscribner at myfairpoint.net> 
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>Sent: Friday, November 1, 2013 2:10 PM
>Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] concrete
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>My US Tower first advised 90 days, but the eventually relented and told me
>28.  I think I waited six to eight weeks; don't remember now.
>
>Remember, though, that none of us are structural engineers. You might want
>to check around to be sure.  But, I believe that's standard information and
>you should be able to google something up from a reputable source.
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>WO7R
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>On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 12:02 PM, Doug Scribner <dscribner at myfairpoint.net>wrote:
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>> When I poured my base I was told to wait 28 days, at which time the
>> concrete should reach 90% of its strength.
>>
>> Doug - K1ZO
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>>  I'm going to be pouring concrete for my base foundation and 3 guy anchors
>>> next week. Does anyone know how long I need to let it cure beforeI start
>>> erecting the tower?
>>> 73 NR6M
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