Fabrication - E-Lam towers are laminated using kiln dried, straight, hand-selected lumber... making E-Lam towers far stronger than any natural pole. Individual boards are coated with epoxy then laid up in a huge press where the assembly cures. Later, sharp edges are removed and tapers are added with a huge saw. Huge drill presses add any necessary holes.
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| | Preservative - To prevent rot, mildew, bird, rodent or insect damage, E-Lam towers are pressure-treated with preservatives after fabrication. The preservative penetrates well into the dried wood. The life of E-Lam towers is estimated somewhere between 100 and 100,000 years! There is no known failure mechanism... and we have never suffered a wind overload.
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| | Antenna Mounts - A multitude of antenna mounts are available, designed for use on E-Lam towers.
  
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| Site Kit - LWS provides a complete tower kit, including any radial arms, antenna mounts, microwave mounts, climbing steps, safety cable, etc. All mounting holes are pre-drilled and all necessary through-bolts are provided. There should never be any delays in the field.
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| Foundation - No concrete foundation is needed... saving $5-10k per site! Bore a hole, set the pole and backfill with crushed aggregate. No rebar, no bolt cage, no concrete, no wait for the concrete to cure. Experienced crews can generally assemble and set an E-Lam tower in four hours.
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| Expected Lifetime - E-Lam poles have been in use by the electrical power industry for more than 40 years. E-Lam telecommunication towers have been used by most major carriers for the past 7 years. with no hint of complications or failure.
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| | Cost and Delivery - It takes only a day or two to design and cost an E-Lam tower to your specifications. Fabrication takes 30-45 days from the date the design is signed off by the customer.
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