The 'Mast' Purple Martin House Pole | Birds Choice Heavy Duty Galvanized Steel Telescoping Pole with Ground Sleeve

The Experience

The Coates Original aluminum martin house is one of the most trusted colony structures in serious Purple Martin landlording — and it deserves a pole that matches its pedigree. The Mast is the purpose-built telescoping steel pole for Birds Choice Purple Martin houses, extending to a full 12.5 feet of working height on a 1.9" diameter base section built from heavy duty 16-gauge galvanized steel tubing. A 24-inch ground sleeve anchors the system with permanent, concrete-set stability — the foundation a fully occupied multi-floor martin house demands. Two safety bolts lock the telescoping sections at working height, and all hardware required for complete installation is included. If you've invested in a Colony Condo, The Mast is the pole it was built for.

Scientific Engineering

• 16-Gauge Galvanized Steel Construction: Heavy duty 16-gauge galvanized steel tubing provides the structural rigidity and corrosion resistance required to support a fully occupied multi-floor Purple Martin house across decades of outdoor exposure in variable weather conditions.
• Full Telescoping Extension: The pole fully extends to 12.5 feet of working height — within the optimal 10-20 foot range for Purple Martin colony establishment and predator avoidance — with a 1.9" diameter base section and 1.25" diameter top section that tapers for secure house mounting.
• Dual Safety Bolt Locking System: Two safety bolts lock the telescoping sections securely at working height, preventing unintended collapse during active colony season and maintaining stable house positioning throughout the breeding period.
• 24" Concrete-Set Ground Sleeve: The included 24-inch ground sleeve is designed to be cemented permanently into the ground, providing maximum structural stability and resistance to wind load for a fully occupied martin house — the foundation standard for serious colony infrastructure.
• Complete Hardware Package: All hardware required for full installation is included — 2 safety bolts, 1 base plate bolt, 3 nylon lock nuts, 2 T-nuts, 2 thumb screws, and 1 ground sleeve stop bolt and nut. No supplemental purchases required for installation.

Boutique & Conservation Values

• Purpose-Built Coates Original Compatibility: The Mast is the dedicated pole solution for Birds Choice Purple Martin houses including the Colony Condo 2-Floor, 3-Floor, and 4-Floor Coates Original aluminum martin houses — giving the serious landlord a complete, integrated colony system from house to ground.
• Permanent Colony Infrastructure: The concrete-set ground sleeve installation positions The Mast as permanent colony infrastructure rather than a seasonal accessory — the right investment for the landlord committed to a long-term colony program at a fixed site.

Specifications

• Extended Height: 12.5'
• Base Section Diameter: 1.9"
• Top Section Diameter: 1.25"
• Material: 16-Gauge Galvanized Steel
• Ground Sleeve Length: 24" (requires concrete setting)
• Locking System: 2 safety bolts
• Compatible Houses: Birds Choice Coates Original Colony Condo Purple Martin Houses
• Includes: Pole, ground sleeve, and complete hardware packet
• UPC: 789453820037
• Shipping Weight: 15 lbs.
• Shipping Profile: Secure Infrastructure Handling ($14.99)
• ⚠️ Assembly Required