Building a reliable grid means placing poles in locations that are anything but ideal—rear easements, remote terrain, wetlands, and marine environments where access is difficult and service work is costly. In these situations, every installation decision matters, because repairs or replacements can require extraordinary time, effort, and expense.
Advanced composite poles from RS are the clear choice for these environments. Their lightweight, modular design allows sections to be transported through tight spaces or challenging terrain and assembled on-site—even in locations inaccessible to traditional installation equipment. This dramatically reduces initial installation costs and enables crews to work safely and efficiently under difficult conditions.
Once in service, these poles deliver an 80 to 100-year lifespan with minimal maintenance, resisting the moisture, corrosion, and environmental degradation common in these challenging locations. By combining long service life with inherent resilience, RS composite poles help utilities avoid repeated site visits, unplanned outages, and costly reinstallation projects.
For hard-to-reach sites, they offer both the practicality of simplified installation, and the long-term reliability needed to keep power flowing without constant intervention.