About Us Products Industries Resources Calculator Contact Us Frequently Asked Questions Temperature and Weather Effects What are the safe storage requirements, and acceptable storage temperature ranges, for BMK products? What is the normal shelf life of BMK products? Must BMK products be kept in a warm environment before use in the field, such as in the cab of a truck? Can BMK products be used in outside temperatures below -20°C (0°F)? Will expansion volumes be reduced when BMK products are used at lower temperatures? Does cold weather adversely affect performance of BMK products? Do BMK products become brittle when outdoor temperatures dip below 0°F (-20°C)? Will cured BMK products shrink when the temperature drops, affecting bonds to the pole/pad and surrounding soil, potentially opening gaps or cracks for moisture to seep in? Will the properties of BMK products change significantly from 40°C (100°F) to -50°C (-58°F)? What is the setting/curing time of BMK products until they are 100% cured? Does humidity affect curing times, and if so how? How susceptible are BMK products to the effects of freezing and thawing? Does the presence of road salt or other transportation contaminants affect the performance of BMK products, including Polecrete® and RSP™? Health and Safety Is an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) available for BMK products? What is the recommended PPE to be worn while using BMK products? Are there any chemical byproducts or vapors produced when BMK foam products are mixed and installed? Are there specific procedures to follow when handling BMK products? Is there any safety requirements needed to remove BMK foam products? Are BMK products flammable? How will they stand up to grassfires or lightning strikes? Do they need to be grounded? Are there any health risks if BMK products are transported inside the cab of a vehicle, as opposed to a trunk or truck bed? If so, what are they? Environmental What environmental standards do BMK products meet? Are any environmental permits required to use BMK products? Can BMK products be safely used in bodies of water like sloughs or wetlands, or contained within a culvert for example? Is there any danger to wildlife, plants, or water species before or after BMK products are cured? Is there any restriction on using BMK products in pastureland, or in any other animal-sensitive area? Do BMK products have any properties that may attract animals, such as sodium? What is the disposal procedure for cured BMK products when they need to be removed? Are they landfille acceptable? Can previously-cured foundation be left in place should a pole failure occur? What is the disposal procedure for the A and B component containers? Are they readily acceptable in landfills? Chemical What are the chemical properties of BMK foam products, and have there been any studies on the impacts they have on the longevity of wooden poles? Mechanical What are the loading limits for a typical wooden pole installation? Will the foam permanently deform once exposed to sustained loading? Operation/Maintenance Concerns Is there a maximum pole setting depth? What is the recommended depth of excavation to install BMK foam products? Is there a recommended equation between a utility pole's class/length and the hole's size/depth? If the top 2 feet of the hole is backfilled with natural soil, should the pole be buried deeper? Will BMK foam products shrink over time? If the pole is damaged (e.g. from a lightning strike), how do we remove the pole and clean the foam from the foundation? New utility poles will shrink. What is the impact of this on BMK foam stabilizing products' performance? What is the life expectation of BMK foam products? Are there any UV inhibitors in BMK products? Do the bonding properties of BMK foam products change depending on the material type (e.g. composite, wood, concrete, steel)? Do BMK products have any impact on underground wires (primary, grounding, etc.)? Moisture Concerns If the bottom of the utility pole might be left under water after installation (i.e. installers could not pump 100% of water out), are there any other recommendations for installation? A new wooden pole will likely experience shrinkage after installation. Will the foam trap water in between foam and pole? After years of service under the effect of wind and conductor loading, will gaps appear between pole and foam? If so, can water get trapped in that gap and create an accelerated decay environment? A pole's surface and soil from excavation may be moist when it is removed from the ground. Will this decrease the foam's ability to encase the pole firmly? Product Downloads / Documents Frequently Asked Questions Videos Void Fill Calculator See how BMK products can help your industry LEARN MORE Find a sales representative near you. CONTACT US Get in Touch Contact Us BMK 4135 Galley Court Earth City, MO 63045 +1 314.344.3330 View on Google © 2021 BMK Products Privacy Policy St. Louis Web Design by Orange Design