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1. Uh oh, the bolt circle on the base plate of my new light pole doesn’t match the pattern of the existing anchor bolts in the concrete. That’s typically caused by:• Replacing poles on older properties, as base plate designs…

The choice between anchor-based and embedded installation for your light poles comes down to location, aesthetics, and budget. Here’s what you need to know. Anchor-Based Poles Anchor-based poles include a metal base plate welded to the shaft of the pole.…

You may not think about it often, but a light pole is a great piece of real estate. To make the most of it, we offer a wide variety of options and accessories to meet the needs of your light…

At General Structures, Inc., we rely on a network of excellent suppliers to support us in manufacturing our light poles. Most of them are located inside the U.S. — making it easy for our poles and brackets to meet the…

Poor parking-lot lighting brings with it both pros and cons. Pros: Dark spaces make you look thinner.Your sunglasses look even cooler in low light.Creepy shadows help you hide from the paparazzi. Cons: Poor lighting can lead to robberies, vehicle break-ins,…

We've discussed what consumers can expect from smart poles. (Missed that post? Click here to catch up. ) While new technology makes our lives easier, it also minimizes our impact on the environment. Here’s a quick breakdown of one eco-friendly…

Every General Structures, Inc. light pole automatically comes with a three-year warranty. But we also offer the option for extended five and ten-year warranties that include more comprehensive finishing processes. The five-year warranty includes a Palgard Epoxy Coating; the ten-year…

Are you a long-time reader of our blog posts? Then you’ve seen us share insight about the effects of first and second-mode vibrations. (Missed it? Read all about it here.) You may be tempted to resort to radical measures in…

Stage 1: Cleaning and SSPC-SP10 The Society for Protective Coatings' SP10 regulation requires that all poles be visibly free of oil, grease, dust, dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, and oxides. So before applying the finish, we thoroughly inspect the pole…

If you’re looking for light poles to illuminate a playing field, tennis or basketball courts, an ice rink, or a parking lot, sports light poles are the way to go. Here’s some basic information you’ll need to know about sports…