What do I need to use to make a 75 foot cross?

Question

I was originallly planning to spend thousands of dollars this Christmas to overhaul my light display. After I figured out that there was no way that I could afford such a thing I began thinking of what Christmas is really about. I want to build upwards of a 75 foot tall cross covered in clear lights. I believe this will be a good focus on what Christmas is all about. Problem is what can I make this out of that I can stand up or hoist up with somewhat ease? I think PVC would be to limp and steel too heavy.....Any suggestions....I know this is early but I want to know ahead of time what Im going to use and do.... 10pts for great idea!!!!!

Answer 1

do you know how high 75" is that is over 7 stories

Answer 2

A 75 foot cross sounds crazy to me!  I don't understand how building something that huge is connected to the true meaning of Christmas.  A 10 or 15 foot cross would still be spectacular and would get people thinking about the original cross.  You could give the money saved on construction and your electric bill to charity instead - that definitely is the true spirit of Christmas.

If you are still determined to go ahead, I think you would have to use thin beams connected in a triangular pattern to get that high (think of the way electricity pylons are constructed.)

Answer 3

before you do this.. check in on your ordinances and deed restrictions..      your method sounds fine