Flag poles and sports goal posts in Brisbane and throughout South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales have been damaged and destroyed by the recent storms and flooding. If damaged and left unsafe, flag poles and sports goal posts can be a safety hazard and can affect the land owner’s insurance.
PILA group can help businesses, councils, schools and clubs to safely remove damaged flag poles and sports goal posts and replace them with new, safe products.
Reece Wooldridge, Managing Director, PILA group, has overseen the installation of flag poles and goal posts. According to Reece, strong winds and soaked ground from heavy rain can lead to stress fractures in concrete footings and when severe, these fractures will lead to product failure which can result in human casualty. Likewise, if the ground around a footing is water logged, a footing can pop out of the ground. Any footing that can be undermined by a change in the ground’s condition is a potential safety hazard and any safety concerns people have with structures should be attended to immediately.
High winds can also lead to stress cracks and weld failures in old steel and timber poles. PILA group recommend people to stay away from old steel and timber goal posts and flag poles until they are assessed by a professional. As an immediate action, land owners should remove flags off damaged flag poles and reschedule sporting events until further notice.
Any product continually exposed to harsh wind and weather over a long period of time must be designed to withstand the elements. Fibreglass flag poles and goal posts from PILA group are designed for aggressive environments with no coating or treating required. Flag poles and goal posts are maintenance free, and do not rust, rot, oxidise or decay, thus reducing life cycle cost and remaining safe.
Fibreglass poles are also safer than metal poles as fibreglass is a low conductor of electricity and lightning and because it is non-metallic, fibreglass does not spark and is safer near electrical hazards. Fibreglass posts from PILA group are also sustainable with significant environmental benefits compared to metal and timber products.
PILA group staff helps customers quickly and safely by removing and replacing damaged flag poles and sports goal posts. Staff also assists with insurance claim paperwork, taking the hassle and stress out of the replacement process, and offers fast and reliable replacement of damaged flag poles and sports goal posts with new products.
