Available Products

Commercial Grade Poles: Maintenance-Free, Tapered, Spun-Aluminum or Fiberglass. Longer poles are sectioned and factory fitted with self-aligning sleeves, no welding required at the joints. Aluminum poles are available in standard unfinished Satin Lustre, or anodized: Clear, Bronze (Light, Medium, or Dark), White or Black.

Residential Grade Poles: Sectional and designed for light-duty use. Because residential grade poles have thinner walls & smaller diameters than commercial grade poles, jointed and telescoping poles are not recommended for strong wind areas. (See “The pole you choose…” below.)

Poles are rated for certain constant wind speeds and gusts, depending on the size of flag(s) being flown. Ratings are based on 10% of the overall pole length being buried per manufacturer recommendations. Typically, the length of a U.S. flag flown from a ground pole should be approximately 1/4 above-ground pole height. Heavier than standard wall thicknesses and diameters are available to accommodate oversized flags. For U.S. flags on the stern of a boat, the rule of thumb is length of flag equal to length of boat. (This is only a mfr recommendation. Most nautical flags cover 1/2 to 2/3 the length of the staff. There are no wind ratings for nautical staffs.)

Ground conditions must be considered when deciding where to place a pole. Always check for utilities and other underground obstructions before choosing a location. Keep in mind that buildings put a downward force on a newly constructed site, but wind puts a horizontal pressure against a pole and flag. Foundation adjustments may be necessary to compensate for certain ground conditions, such as new fill.

The pole you choose should be capable of supporting the largest flag(s) to be flown in the highest wind speed to which the pole will be subjected if you are unable to lower the flag(s) during extremely severe weather. Flags may seem light in weight, but a wet flag in high winds puts heavy horizontal stress on a pole.

The chart below shows maximum steady wind at 30′ above ground expected by area. Location must also be considered, such as within a large city, out in an open rural area, along a shoreline, etc. Even your yard vs. your neighbor’s yard around the corner may experience different wind conditions! Unusual weather conditions may be more extreme than what is shown here. This is only a guideline, not a manufacturer warranty: