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by the landowner or by a local mechanic. Where the dis- 

 tance of travel is not too great, it is usually advisable to 

 have the silo, regardless of its type, erected by a man who 

 thoroughly understands that particular line of work. The 



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Fig. 273. Reinforcing layout for concrete silo 



advisability of a landowner building his own silo will depend 

 upon his mechanical ability, equipment, and help available. 

 Foundation. The foundation of a silo should be placed 

 on solid ground and be of sufficient depth to prevent heaving 

 by frost (Fig. 274). The roof should be made of some 

 material that is in conformity with the silo walls and should 



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