Thanks Mick, Dave m.hopper@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (08/01/03 10:39): > > >Dave > >The experience we have with signal poles in a rural coastal county has >determined the transition to galvanised poles. Mild steel on the sea front >at Weymouth lasts no more that 4 years whilst we have instances of >galvanised in the same environment exceeding 12 years. > >This is not a scientific study just a practical one. I now specify >galvanised poles and believe the marginal extra cost is far outweighed by >the additional life of the pole. > >Regards > >Mick Hopper > > >----------------------------------------------------------- >A message from the TCUG mailing list. For information about >the list visit //www.freelists.org/webpage/tcug ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. City of Newcastle website:- www.newcastle.gov.uk Developing Newcastle:- www.newcastle.gov.uk/devnewcastle Tyne Offshore Suppliers:- www.offshore-suppliers.com Newcastle Schools website:- www.newcastle-schools.org.uk Competitive City:- www.newcastle.gov.uk/compcity Going for Growth: www.newcastle.gov.uk/goingforgrowth ********************************************************************** ----------------------------------------------------------- A message from the TCUG mailing list. For information about the list visit //www.freelists.org/webpage/tcug