Wood Poles
Every overhead line engineer has seen it – a pole shows signs of decay, yet the obvious question isn’t whether decay exists – it’s whether the pole can still safely do the job it was designed to do. At EP Marine & Rail, that same...
Wood Poles
We can reinforce multiple wood poles in a single day, compared to an average of one full pole replacement per day. The UK electricity industry is facing a growing challenge. Timber shortages, rising costs and ageing infrastructure mean that extending wood pole service...
Wood Poles
Wood utility poles form the backbone of electrical distribution networks, delivering power to homes, businesses and communities. Many of these assets have been in service for decades. However, the question facing asset managers during wood pole inspection today isn’t...
Wood Poles
Wooden utility and overhead line poles are remarkable pieces of engineering. They stand tall through decades of wind, rain, frost, heat, and even the occasional collision, but like any material exposed to the elements, they’re not impervious. At EP Marine & Rail,...
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...
