Installing a telescoping flagpole is a project many homeowners can handle themselves. The pole may eventually stand 20 or 25 feet above your yard, but the most important work happens below ground. A properly installed ground sleeve and concrete foundation keep the flagpole straight, stable and easy to remove if necessary. Get the foundation right […]
Yes, you can fly two flags on one flagpole, provided the flagpole is designed and equipped to handle two flags. In fact, flying two flags is common. You might want to fly the American flag with a state flag, military flag, company flag, sports team flag, or another flag that means something to you. The […]
Once you’ve decided to put a flagpole at your home, choosing the height can be surprisingly difficult. Twenty feet sounds tall. Twenty-five feet sounds only slightly taller. Put the two in a yard, however, and that extra five feet can make a noticeable difference. For most residential installations, both heights can work extremely well. The […]
If you’re installing one of our residential telescoping flagpoles, you don’t need a massive concrete footing or a truckload of concrete. For a typical installation, we recommend approximately three 60-pound bags of concrete mix. How Big Should the Hole Be? Our installation instructions call for a hole approximately 30 inches deep and 18 inches round. […]
If you’ve decided to install a flagpole at your home, one of the first decisions you’ll encounter is whether to buy a telescoping or sectional flagpole. Both can put Old Glory proudly above your yard, but they work very differently once they’re installed. The biggest difference isn’t simply how the pole is constructed. It’s how […]
At first glance, most telescoping flagpoles look pretty similar. They’re tall, they’re aluminum, they collapse into sections, and they hold a flag. So why can one flagpole cost considerably more than another? The differences become much easier to understand once you look beyond the product photo. A premium telescoping flagpole is built around the parts […]
Installing a residential telescoping flagpole is a project that many homeowners can successfully complete themselves. With a little planning and the right tools, you’ll be proudly flying the American flag in just a few hours. Like any outdoor project, though, a few common mistakes can affect how well your flagpole performs over the years. Fortunately, […]
If you’re thinking about installing a residential flagpole, you may have wondered: Can lightning strike a flagpole? The short answer is yes. Like trees, antennas, utility poles, and other tall objects, a flagpole can be struck by lightning under the right conditions. The good news is that the risk is relatively low for most homeowners, […]
Choosing a flagpole for your home sounds simple until you start looking at the available options. One of the first questions most homeowners ask is, “How tall should my flagpole be?” The answer depends on your property, your goals, and how prominently you want your flag displayed. Many homeowners are surprised to learn that a […]
If you’re considering installing a telescoping flagpole, one question almost always comes up: “How much wind can it handle?” It’s a fair question. After all, your flagpole may spend years standing through thunderstorms, winter storms, gusty spring weather, and the occasional severe wind event. The answer, however, is a little more complicated than a single […]
