The latest ten-year data from ongoing full-scale pole trials at two UK field test sites confirms the ability of dual-layer ground-line barrier sleeves to prevent ground-line decay.
Ground conditions in many parts of Africa are a real test for even the best of wooden poles. In some cases, utilities are seeing pole failures in under 5 years
In many Eastern European countries, Chestnut is the material of choice for utility poles. Readily available and with good natural durability it offers a service life of around 20 to 25 years. The major downside is that
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.
