In order for decay fungi to thrive, four elements must be present:
A food source (the wood)
Moisture
Oxygen
Heat

Today’s economic conditions combined with environmental concerns and ever-growing regulatory mandates place a great burden on pole owners to maximize the safe use of their existing wood poles. A proactive approach to wood pole maintenance can produce many positive outcomes, including:
- Improved safety (and subsequently improved customer relations)
- Extended service life and improved reliability
- Improved resiliency – a well-maintained, strengthened system can dramatically decrease outages and improve recovery time following severe weather events
- Greater efficiencies in the pole replacement process and reduced replacement costs
Osmose can help you optimize your life-extension investments by matching your program objectives with an appropriate inspection method.
To learn more, visit the Inspection & Life Extension section of our website or call your local Osmose professional. Not sure who your local professional is? Email poleinfo@osmose.com to find out.