Wood Poles
Wood pole testing is essential for assessing structural integrity, ensuring network safety, and preventing unnecessary replacements across electrical distribution networks. Overhead line wood poles are critical assets within the UK’s distribution networks. Many have...
Wood Poles
Overhead wood poles are often decades old and exposed to weather, moisture, and woodpecker damage, which cause hidden decay – particularly at ground line to just below. Neglecting inspections risks: Safety failures: poles may fail unexpectedly. Unnecessary...
Wood Poles
The Invisible Impact of Moisture Overhead line poles form the backbone of the UK’s electrical distribution network. Exposed to decades of rain, wind, and soil, moisture gradually undermines their strength. Critical zone: 90% of all rot occurs at ground line to 100 mm...
