Question 1

What does AFS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Assembled Foundation System

Question 2

What is an AFS?

Accepted Answer

AFS or Assembled Foundation System is a steel truss-arm foundation that replicates a concrete mat foundation ARE has developed. It is assembled with simple wrenches in a matter of hours and filled with dirt, rock, concrete blocks or any nearly any material. We just need to get to the required ballast weight

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The cost varies depending on the location and specific requirements. ARE’s system can result in significant savings—potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars—when installed in remote areas such as mountaintops. However, costs may be similar in urban settings. The value of speed and flexibility ultimately depends on each customer's priorities. Additionally, our systems offer the advantage of being disassembled and relocated. With poles that can be raised and lowered using hydraulic rams, we eliminate the need for cranes, making installations in challenging terrains like mountaintops and remote areas more cost-effective.

Question 4

What products and services does ARE offer?

Accepted Answer

ARE holds several patents for our AFS systems and self-raising poles, making us the exclusive provider of these innovative products. In addition to our patented solutions, we offer a comprehensive range of conventional monopoles, direct embedment poles, antenna mounts, raising systems for tilt-up poles, climbing pegs, platforms, safety cables, anchor bolts, and more. We provide everything you need to fully equip your pole and foundation, offering a one-stop solution for all aspects of installation.

Question 5

What types of raising systems to you use and how tall of a tower can they raise?

Accepted Answer

Hydraulic Rams to 150’, Screw-Jacks to 60’ and the first ARE Pole Raising System, our fixed Vertical Gin Pole – 50’ .

Frequently Asked Questions

What does AFS stand for?

What is an AFS?

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

What products and services does ARE offer?

What types of raising systems to you use and how tall of a tower can they raise?

What are the pole sizes you manufacture – either conventional monopole or self-raising?

How long does it take to assemble and install one of your AFS foundations and self-raising poles?

Are these AFS foundations and poles for permanent or temporary use?

Is it possible to lease or rent?

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

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

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