What are Flagpoles?
Flagpoles are simply a pole on which a flag is raised, usually made with metal, and comes in various sizes and shapes. History of the american flagpoles is not unveiled anywhere so we can not say anything very confidently in lack of profound knowledge.
Flags of states, cities, corporations or organizations are flown on the same flagpole with the flag of America, only need to be sure they always flown beneath the American flag. In short, any flag can be flown on the same flagpole.
How are the flagpoles made?
Early days the flagpoles were made exclusively from wood, but wood has certain limitations like size, strength and durability. Now these days wooden flagpoles are almost obsolete and durable metal and fiberglass poles are more prevalent.
- Aluminum Flagpoles
- Steel Flagpole
- Fiberglass Flagpoles
- Wooden Flagpoles
American Flag Store offers different types of poles, available in various sizes, materials and colors, widely they are categorized as following.
- Commercial Flagpoles
- Residential Flagpoles
What are the differences between Commercial and Residential Flagpoles?
Residential Flagpoles are lightweight, modular, inexpensive, fit for the home, apartment, garden landscape where commercial poles are strong, durable, large comes in single section or 2 or 3 multi sectional and cost more than Residential Flagpoles.
How tall are flagpoles?
How tall are flagpoles? Its height determined by the size of the flag has to be put on it. Height recommended for residential area 20-foot to 25-foot, although it can be higher for commercial commercial or public ambience such as school, colleges, university, organization, Government offices, national and international sports complex, science and research institutions and many more.
- Flag 3'x5' => Flagpole 20' Residential
- Flag 4'x6' => Flagpole 25' Residential
- Flag 5'x8' => Flagpole 30' Commercial
- Flag 5'x8' => Flagpole 35' Commercial
- Flag 6'x10' => Flagpole 40' Commercial
- Flag 6'x10' => Flagpole 45' Commercial
- Flag 8'x12' => Flagpole 50' Commercial
- Flag 10'x15' => Flagpole 60' Commercial
- Flag 12'x18' => Flagpole 70' Commercial
- Flag 15'x25' => Flagpole 80' Commercial
World 10 Tallest Flagpole exist today:
Some governments and countries signify flag height as nation pride and they glorify it too. There one country competing another and setting new record heights every year. There top 10 world’s tallest flagpoles you will find below.
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 175m High
- Dushanbe, Tajikistan – 165m High
- Baku, Azerbaijan – 162m High
- Kijongdong, Dprk – 160m High
- Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – 133m High
- Aqaba, Jordan – 131m High
- Amman, Jordan – 126.8m High
- Abu Dhabi, Uae – 122m High
- Wagah, Pakistan – 122m High
- Sheboygan, USA – 120m High
How Much do Flagpole Cost:
The cost of flagpoles is determined by the quality of material being used, its height and size. Prices also can vary for Commercial and Residential Flagpoles. A Concord American APEX 100ft aluminum flagpole will cost between $21,000.00 to $23,300.00.
Flagpole Parts:
Finding the right Flagpole Parts is a daunting task and some Online American Flag Stores make it easy for us, they offer all of the flagpole accessories required to install new one or maintain the existing one.
- Ornaments
- Flagpole Truck Assemblies
- Pulley and Eye Bolt Assemblies
- Replacement Rope Pulleys
- Flagpole Cleats
- Flagpole Halyard Rope
- Flagpole Cleat Covers
- Halyard Covers
- Snap Hooks
- Counter weights
- Retainer Rings
- Cable Assemblies
- Flag Arrangements
- Stainless Steel Flagpole Winches
- Winch Crank Handles
- Brackets, Holders, Accessories
- Misc Internal Halyard Accessories
