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 Chestnut is a hardwood and hardwoods cannot be effectively treated with wood preservative.
Polesaver offers a cost-effective solution to this problem by providing additional protection to the vulnerable ground line section of the pole giving significant life extension and cost savings this is proving to be a hit with many utilities.
