Millions of wooden poles, which are relied on globally for power and communication, are susceptible to decay from the top down. The exposed end grain is a point of structural weakness with costly consequences.
Top-Guard is a premium pole top protection system engineered to extend pole service life by sealing and protecting this failure-prone area. Designed with linemen in mind, Top-Guard is a simple and cost-effective addition to routine pole inspection and maintenance programs.
WHY TOP-GUARD?
Designed with linemen in mind, Top-Guard delivers maximum protection with minimal installation time, making it an easy, cost effective addition to routine pole inspection and maintenance programs.
Quick Application
Easy-peel tabs for quick backing removal, even when wearing gloves
Commercial Quality
High-performance, long-lasting self-adhesive backing ensures performance over time
Instant Protection
High performance adhesive creates an instant bond giving immediate, enduring protection
Permanent Seal
Thanks to its flexibility a permanent seal is easily achieved on any pole top shape
Works With Slope-Cut Poles
Fits securely on-site in minutes with an industrial stapler
Single Tool Installation
A staple gun is the only required tool, reducing installation costs
Typical Applications
By protecting the pole top, which is prone to water ingress, UV exposure, and weathering, Top-Guard helps utilities maintain pole integrity, reducing unplanned replacements, lowering lifecycle costs, and improving network reliability.
Distribution and transmission poles
New pole installations
maintenance programs and life extension projects
Quick, lineman friendly installation
Top-Guard is quick and easy to apply with no specialist tools or training required.
Peel & Position
Ensure the pole top surface is clean and free from debris. Using the release tabs, remove the backing tape and position the Top-Guard centrally on the pole top, adhesive side facing down.
Stick
Once centrally positioned, apply firm pressure with your palm to secure it. Smooth outward from the centre to remove air bubbles. Fold excess over the edge of the pole ensuring contact around the entire circumference.
Staple
Staple the folded edge into place at 3” (75mm) intervals around the pole.
Inspect Top-Guard after to ensure full adhesion.
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Polesaver manufactures and supplies guaranteed products that are proven to maximise utility pole lifespan. With millions of Rot-Guard sleeves supplied to date, our patented ground-line barrier sleeves have been proven in volume use since 1994.
*Polesaver uses long term independent test data on the effectiveness of barrier sleeves and fire protection fabric to reach all the conclusions given on this website (test data available on request). Based on this data, Polesaver believes longer life, maintenance of strength over time, improved safety and reliability, extended inspection periods and reduced maintenance requirements are reasonable claims. This is subject to Polesaver products being correctly applied as per our instructions and used on correctly preservative treated (for long term in-ground use - Use Class 4 or higher) wooden utility poles that are free of decay at the time of sleeve application. The claims made, real or implied are not warranties. It is the responsibility of the user to evaluate and satisfy themselves that the performance of the product meets their specific safety, reliability, extended inspection, repair and any other performance or cost-benefit criteria before using Polesaver sleeves or fire protection fabric.
