Fire Resistant Utility Poles

Earlier this year, a series of wildfires began to wreak havoc in Southern California[1]. With factors including extensive drought conditions and the Santa Ana winds aiding in its rapid spread, the flames began to engulf thousands of structures, forcing nearly 200,000 residents in surrounding areas to evacuate immediately. According to California Fires[2], 578 wildfires have been reported to have burned over 58,000 acres in the state this year alone – and the numbers continue to increase.

As strengthening the infrastructure continues to become a priority for the state, utility components – like poles – should be reevaluated for their fire resistance and durability.  One of the more popular materials often utilized for utility poles is wood, offering consumers an environmentally friendly product at an affordable cost. However, even with fire-resistant treatments, wooden poles are still flammable and can result in a weakened infrastructure. Because of this, decision makers need to seek solutions that will improve California’s grid- solutions that offer fire-resistance, durability, and long-term value.

StressCrete’s utility poles provide that solution.

With over 70 years of industry experience, StressCrete’s spun concrete poles provide a solution for multiple types of transmission and distribution applications. With lengths of up to 110’, our spun concrete poles are durable and dependable, engineered to provide exact strength needed for an application and offering multiple advantages over alternative materials as detailed below.

Strength

Our spun concrete poles provide a guaranteed minimum strength for every class type, resulting in a solution that continuously provides reliable strength to withstand the elements for a lifetime of service.

Engineered for Your Specifications

Our spun concrete poles are designed to meet your specific needs – length, strength, and other specifications including mounting holes, apertures, grounding, and much more.

Appearance

Our spun concrete poles are available in the standard gray mold finish. Or, make a statement by using one of our decorative concrete color mixes. Either way, our spun concrete poles are designed to look as good on day one as they do for the lifetime of the pole.