A timber pole is a large, heavy beam of wood that supports a high-voltage power line or other electrical transmission equipment. These types of poles are commonly used in the United States for electricity, phone lines and other public utilities. When properly treated, they can last for decades. In order to protect the wood, the poles are coated with either Creosote or CCA (Copper Chrome Arsenate). The treatment helps shield the pole from long-term weathering and environmental degradation. The coating also keeps the pole from rotting and protects it from insects like termites.
In addition to the preservatives, these poles are also fumigated and sprayed with anti-termite compounds to keep them safe from infestation by the harmful pests. These poles are designed to be durable and able to stand up to the elements, but they do require maintenance from time to time. It is important to keep them protected from the elements as much as possible in order to ensure that they will not rot or decay, and that they will continue to perform their jobs without fail.
As with any product, the quality of a wooden pole depends on the way it is manufactured. A company that produces these products needs to ensure that they are not only delivering the best quality, but that their products meet all ANSI standards as well.
Jeremy’s team works to ensure that the poles produced in their timber stands are the highest quality possible. They reject, or “cull,” logs that don’t meet the rigorous standards. This is an important part of the process, because if they weren’t careful, they would end up selling those logs as sawtimber, which is less valuable. The culled logs are then sent to a pole mill, where they are turned into the final product.
The company’s manufacturing process uses a series of glue laminated sections to create each pole. The lamination adds strength, as the gluing helps to prevent the sections from moving against one another. The poles are also kiln dried before being treated, which further increases the durability of the material. This allows them to withstand the harshest conditions that nature can throw at them.
Once the poles have been kiln-dried, they are sprayed with a preservative, such as Creosote or CCA. Then, they are sprayed with a polymer, which helps the preservative penetrate the material and ensure that it is fully protected from the elements. These treatments are essential for ensuring that the poles will last for as long as possible, despite harsh climates and soil conditions.
Finally, the poles are branded with their name and ANSI number to identify them as being of the highest quality. They are also marked with the date of manufacture, which is important for determining their optimum lifespan. Ultimately, the proper care of these wood poles will help to make them a valuable resource for decades to come.
