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Subject: [TowerTalk] Tower Attachment
From: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com)
Date: Wed Apr 16 14:46:43 2003
In a message dated 4/16/03 11:38:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
RedHaines@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
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