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Wood pole foundations for swampy areas 1

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Kilowatt47

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Jul 29, 2012
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Wood pole foundations: The line passes through swampy areas with very low soil bearing capacity, several types of foundations for the wood pole structures are possible. I prefer a concrete foundation with a column on which the pole is attached to above ground. Now I am told that it is easier/cheaper to take 2 empty oil drums, put the pole inside and fill it with concrete. According to my knowledge wood poles embedded in concrete decay. Any opinion on this?
 
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Like you say, several types of foundation are possible. If you Google Pole Bog Shoe you will come up with a few. I can't see the concrete filled oil drum method offering much stability in cross winds aside from the decay issue.
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Marmite
 
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