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Poor parking-lot lighting brings with it both pros and cons. Pros: Dark spaces make you look thinner.Your sunglasses look even cooler in low light.Creepy shadows help you hide from the paparazzi. Cons: Poor lighting can lead to robberies, vehicle break-ins,…

We've discussed what consumers can expect from smart poles. (Missed that post? Click here to catch up. ) While new technology makes our lives easier, it also minimizes our impact on the environment. Here’s a quick breakdown of one eco-friendly…

You may already know that every United Lighting Standards light pole automatically comes with a three-year warranty. But we also offer the option for extended five- and ten-year warranties that include more comprehensive finishing processes. The five-year warranty includes a…

If you're a long-time reader of our blog posts, you've seen us share insight about the effects of first and second-mode vibrations. (Missed it? Read all about it here.) While it’s tempting to resort to drastic measures to protect your…

Stage 1: Cleaning and SSPC-SP10 According to the Society for Protective Coatings' SP10 regulation, all poles must be visibly free of oil, grease, dust, dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, and oxides. So before applying the finish, we thoroughly inspect each…

Need to illuminate a playing field, tennis or basketball courts, an ice rink, or maybe a parking lot for those types of facilities? Sports light poles are the way to go. Here are some of the basics you’ll need to…

What Is Catenary Lighting and How Does It Work with a Pole? Catenary pendants are decorative lights hung on a specially designed cable strung between two structures, such as poles. Depending on the setting and the desired amount of light,…

How They’re Made At United Lighting Standards, we supply filament-wound, fiberglass poles made with computer-controlled equipment. Since this production process allows for precise control of the glass, fiber, and resin required to create the poles, we are able to supply…

What is the best? To the average soul, the word “best” might be associated with the type of pizza he’d happily eat every day for a week, or a specific brand of jeans she insists on buying every time, no…

It used to be that going out at night wasn’t a safe idea. But then, streetlights were invented. They truly revolutionized the way people traveled, socialized, and conducted business. Light poles continue to transform the world with “smart” technology. Making…