Frequently Asked Questions

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Getting Started and Quote Process

What information should I have ready, and what happens after I request a quote?

Products and System Capabilities

What does AFS stand for? What is it?

What raising systems does ARE offer, and what pole heights can they support?

What sizes are available for ARE’s conventional monopoles and self-raising poles?

Are AFS foundations and poles permanent or temporary?

How does the AFS and tilt-up pole compare to COW’s and Cell-Blocks or other ballast systems?

How do costs compare to conventional concrete and poles or towers?

Why choose our foundations and monopoles?

Engineering, Analysis, and Structural Certification

What is a Preliminary Analysis, and why does ARE run it?

How do I know I’m getting the correct AFS system?

Geotechnical and Permitting

Does ARE need a full geotechnical report, or only the soil bearing capacity for Structural Certifications?

Can ARE help with the geotechnical report?

Is the AFS easy to get permitted?

What grounding methods are used for our towers?

Ballasted Foundations and Site Conditions

What materials can be used as ballast?

Can an ARE Ballasted Foundation be installed without digging?

Can ARE systems be installed on slopes, hillsides, or uneven terrain?

Installation and Deployment

How long does it take to assemble and install an AFS foundation and self-raising pole?

How fast can a direct embedment pole be installed?

Can my own crew install the system, or does ARE need to install it?

Can the pole be lowered again after installation?

Shipping, Packaging, and Site Access

How are ARE systems shipped and delivered?

Can ARE customize packaging or loading for difficult off-loading conditions?

Can ARE install systems in remote or hard-to-access locations?

What if my site has limited access or weight restrictions?

Leasing and Rentals

Can I lease or rent an ARE system?

How does the leasing process work?

Technical Details

Can I design my pole or do I need to choose from a stock design?

How long does it take to manufacture?

What accessories are available for ARE poles and foundations?

Company Background

How long has ARE been in business?

How many poles has ARE Structures manufactured?