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Wood poles have faithfully served our nation's communications
and electricity delivery systems for over 100 years. From the days
of the telegraph to today's cable and fiber optic systems, wood
poles have demonstrated their effectiveness to generations of utility
engineers and building contractors.
Since the 1940s, a chemical preservative called Chromated Copper
Arsenate (CCA) has been used as a way to effectively preserve wood
poles for long-term durability. Pressure-treating wood utility poles
with CCA renders the wood fiber useless as a food source for fungi
and termites.
CCA-treated lumber is highly leach-resistant and provides optimal
reactivity and fixation without leaving unwanted corrosive by-products
on the surface of the poles. This makes the pole clean to the touch
and non-staining to utility work crews and anyone else who may come
into contact with them.
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CCA-treated Pole Facts: |
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RUS
(REA) approved |
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Resistant
to termite and fungal decay |
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Excellent
climbing characteristics |
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No future ground line remedial treatment required since CCA
fixation virtually eliminates preservative migration |
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Low
corrosiveness |
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No
pole rotation required due to CCA emulsion's high viscosity |
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Environmentally friendly |
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Odor-free |
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Clean
to the touch |
Biewer
Pole is committed to the health and safety of our employees, our
customers and the public. For more information about CCA and the
safety of its use, please visit www.ccasafetyinfo.com.
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