General Considerations

Selecting the proper flagpole for your situation can be made easier by considering the following points:

·        Height – depends on if the pole is seen freestanding or in relation to a nearby building:

Height of Pole              Height of Building

        20’                      1 to 2 stories

        25’                      2 to 3 stories

        30’                      3 to 5 stories

        35’                      5 to 7 stories

        40’                      8 to 10 stories

        50’                      10 to 15 stories

Generally, in residential settings, flagpoles of 20 and 25 feet are compatible with most one and two story dwellings.

Flagpoles complimenting commercial buildings can be found in sizes 20 feet and upward with the size dependent on the building height and site location. Many companies will use two poles to fly a U.S. and state flag or three poles to display their corporate flag along with the U.S. and state flags.

Flagpoles can also be used at entrances or along drives leading up to building or development. 

·        Residential/Light Commercial flagpoles range from 20’ to 35’. Commercial, Architectural, and Internal Halyard flagpoles range from 20’ to 80’. Standard features include the following:

o   Material: All made from alloy 6063-T6 aluminum tubing with uniform conical taper.

o   Foundation: Ground sleeve mounting is the standard foundation. A PVC sleeve is provided with Residential/Light Commercial external halyard flagpoles and V Cleat internal halyard flagpoles.  Galvanized corrugated steel ground sleeve with grounding spike is standard with all Commercial and Architectural grade external halyard flagpoles. Shoe base and counter balanced poles that can be lowered to the ground for servicing are also available.

o   Halyard Systems: Choose from stationary, single or double revolving halyard systems, or from three internal halyard systems for ground set flagpoles.

o   Truck: A single stationary truck assembly is standard for the Residential/Light Commercial external halyard flagpoles or V Cleat Internal Halyard flagpoles.  A single revolving truck assembly with stainless steel ball bearings is standard features in Commercial and Architectural grade external halyard flagpoles as well in the Cam Cleat and Winch Internal Halyard models.

o   Swivel Snap Hooks: (2) chrome plated bronze swivel snap hooks with neoprene covers are included per halyard. Upon request we will add two additional snap hooks at no charge so you can fly 2 flags at the same time on your flagpole.

o   Finial: Gold anodized aluminum ball.

o   Collar: Spun aluminum flash collar to match pole.

o   Finish: Directional sanded Satin finish is the standard finish. Optional finishes are available for an up charge. You can choose from six powder coat paint finishes or five anodized finishes.

§  Aluminum: Directional sanded satin aluminum finish.

§  Thermo set Power Paint: Lightly textured, the outdoor life of our Thermo set powder coating has a Guaranteed Color Uniformity rating of 15-plus years by the National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers Metal Finishes Manual. Specialty colors are virtually unlimited. Our factory-applied Thermo set Powder Paint coatings, carries a guarantee against damage due to normal climatic conditions for up to five years from the date of shipment.

§  Anodized: Available in Clear, Light Bronze, Medium Bronze and Black.

§  Wind Rating – Flagpoles should be selected based on the largest flag flown in the highest wind speed to which it will be subjected.  General guidelines:

o   Coastal areas      110 MPH

o   Inland         70 – 90 MPH

o   Residential versus Commercial/Civic use

o   An aluminum flagpole’s strength or wind rating – resistance is based on wall thickness or gauge, and diameter.

o   One piece and larger size Aluminum flagpoles will have a wind rating of 70 – 120+ MPH depending on the model selected.

·         Flag Size – The length of the flag should be 1/3 to 1/4 the height of the pole.  For multiple flags on a pole, the top flag should be no larger than 1/4 the height of the pole.  Generally, the flags below the top flag are one size smaller.

·         Internal halyard systems provide a solution to flag theft and vandalism.  Available in V cleat (aluminum flagpoles) cam action cleat (aluminum flagpoles) or winch cable systems.