Tri-Ex LM-354 Tower Page 2 |
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After checking the work the next day, I decided their method was not going to work and I wanted to follow the manufacturers plans instead. So first I removed the base.
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The next step was to remove the sod under the form. Next I squared-up the hole as it tapered inward at the bottom too much. The rebar should clear the bottom of the hole by a minimum of 4 inches. It needed more depth so I dug it another foot deeper. It is now 7 feet from the bottom to the top of the form.
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Looks much better...and deep!
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At 7 feet deep, this is the only way out!
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This is what 2 1/2 yards of dirt looks like.
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This method is per the manual. This requires the form to be absolutly level!
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Another view.
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Looking down.
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Straight down.
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One last view.
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Of course the rain would come right after you start something like this.
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Side view showing mounting plates at correct height above form.
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Of course you want to get everything as level as possible.
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Finally on a cold, foggy December day, the cement This is 3500 psi concrete.
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First load goes in
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Getting full The contractor used an electric vibrator to help remove any trapped air bubbles as the concrete was added.
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Starts the finishing work
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Need to make sure it's still level Actually, a check for level was made throughout the entire filling process to be able to make minor adjustments as the concrete was added.
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After a whhile the top boards were removed to allow finishing of the entire pad.
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