What is the difference between embedded and anchor based poles?
Embedded poles are directly buried into the ground — as a general rule: 10%+ is buried into the ground. Anchor based poles are attached to the ground with a base plate or transformer base and anchor bolts. The pole is welded to the base and the base is bolted to a concrete footing. When the concrete footing is poured, anchor bolts are “cast” into the concrete and stick up above the surface. The base has holes to attach the bolts to. So, it follows this sequence: Concrete footing poured with bolts cast in…bolts attached to base/pole. Base is welded to the pole in our plant. It is easy to see why this method costs more than an embedded pole.
