Check Scraper. Perhaps the most important tool an inspector can use to determine below ground line external decay. A quality inspection will include the inspector scraping off all material, soil, etc. after the pole has been excavated. This cleanup process not only helps prepare the surface for a paste treatment, but it also helps identify any soft spots of decay that might, otherwise, be difficult to detect. Southern Yellow Pine is especially susceptible to below ground external decay.

Chipper "Sheath" Protector for Blade

Chipper, 45" Wooden FIBERGLASS REINFORCED Handle with Plastic “D” Grip 

Chipper, 61" Wooden FIBERGLASS REINFORCED Straight Handle

Paste Application Brush Head with handle. The most efficient method of treating the exterior ground line zone of a standing utility pole is with a paste preservative and a round brush. Our special, natural fiber brush heads, are 4 ½” diameter and are small enough to easily fit into the excavated area around the pole. Larger heads would require more excavation. Apply the paste to the 18” to 20” specified treatment zone while taking special care to dab preservative into the cracks and other physical voids. Most paste applications are 1/16” thick but you should always consult the preservative’s EPA label for actual application rates. Worn out brush heads slow the application so occasionally replacing the head will help your efficiency.

Paste Application Brush Head with handle. The most efficient method of treating the exterior ground line zone of a standing utility pole is with a paste preservative and a round brush. Our special, natural fiber brush heads, are 4 ½” diameter and are small enough to easily fit into the excavated area around the pole. Larger heads would require more excavation. Apply the paste to the 18” to 20” specified treatment zone while taking special care to dab preservative into the cracks and other physical voids. Most paste applications are 1/16” thick but you should always consult the preservative’s EPA label for actual application rates. Worn out brush heads slow the application so occasionally replacing the head will help your efficiency.

Paste Application Brush Head with handle. The most efficient method of treating the exterior ground line zone of a standing utility pole is with a paste preservative and a round brush. Our special, synthetic fill brush heads, are 4 ½” diameter and are small enough to easily fit into the excavated area around the pole. Larger heads would require more excavation. Apply the paste to the 18” to 20” specified treatment zone while taking special care to dab preservative into the cracks and other physical voids. Most paste applications are 1/16” thick but you should always consult the preservative’s EPA label for actual application rates. Worn out brush heads slow the application so occasionally replacing the head will help your efficiency.

Paste Application Brush Head with handle. The most efficient method of treating the exterior ground line zone of a standing utility pole is with a paste preservative and a round brush. Our special, synthetic fiber brush heads, are 4 ½” diameter and are small enough to easily fit into the excavated area around the pole. Larger heads would require more excavation. Apply the paste to the 18” to 20” specified treatment zone while taking special care to dab preservative into the cracks and other physical voids. Most paste applications are 1/16” thick but you should always consult the preservative’s EPA label for actual application rates. Worn out brush heads slow the application so occasionally replacing the head will help your efficiency.

Wire Brush Head. 2” x 7” with 6 x 19 rows of 1 ¾” long bristles. Works with Paste Application Brush Handle T2023.

Paste Application Brush Handle. Box of 24. Brush Head Sold Separately. The most efficient method of treating the exterior ground line zone of a standing utility pole is with a paste preservative and a round brush. Our special, natural fiber brush heads, are 4 ½” diameter and are small enough to easily fit into the excavated area around the pole. Larger heads would require more excavation. Apply the paste to the 18” to 20” specified treatment zone while taking special care to dab preservative into the cracks and other physical voids. Most paste applications are 1/16” thick but you should always consult the preservative’s EPA label for actual application rates. Worn out brush heads slow the application so occasionally replacing the head will help your efficiency.