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
TOWER TECH
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