Real-World Data on Trussing Efficacy After Extreme Weather

The evidence is clear: Trussing can deliver up to a 100% survival rate in extreme weather events for 5x cheaper and 5x faster compared to traditional pole replacement.
May 8, 2025

Over the last 60 years, Osmose has restored more than 1.5 million poles nationwide with trussing systems, consistently proving their wood pole life-extending abilities, and in some cases, saving utilities over $3 billion in replacement costs. In this paper, Osmose reveals real-world data showing that trussing systems installed on distribution circuits are a proven path to grid hardening, offering immediate and lasting benefits in states prone to severe weather. 

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