Pole reinforcement system

A method of reinforcing a pole using a pole reinforcement system that includes a sleeve assembly having either a single sleeve or two sleeves, the sleeve assembly comprising a first sleeve, the first sleeve being either the single sleeve or one of the two sleeves, said first sleeve formed of a composite material comprising poly resin and fibers, said pole reinforcement system further including a first insertion attachment that comprises a first blade, said first blade having an inner surface that is curved and that has a semi-circular shape, said first insertion attachment extending outwardly from an outer circumference of said first sleeve to define a lip, said lip configured to provide a driving point such that downward force applied to said lip drives said first insertion attachment into a ground surface whereby said first insertion attachment pulls said first sleeve downwardly, said pole reinforcement system further including at least one retainer for securing said first sleeve of said sleeve assembly around said pole, the method comprising:

• connecting said first insertion attachment to said first sleeve only at a lower end of said first sleeve;
• and
• positioning said connected sleeve assembly and first insertion attachment alongside said pole, such that on one side of said pole the sleeve assembly has only one sleeve that is embracing said pole, said one sleeve being said first sleeve, and said first sleeve is defined by a singular body that is embracing said one side of said pole, and applying downward force to drive said first insertion attachment below grade such that said first blade pushes dirt or other ground material out of the way and facilitates driving said first insertion attachment underneath the ground surface.