Often, flags are symbolic of a solid appreciation of your country. They can also represent other things, such as the state in which you live. So you may want to showcase a banner. While acquiring a residential flagpole and sticking it in the ground seems simple enough, accurately placing it can take time and research.
Here’s what to look out for when placing your residential flagpole so that you can display your banners without trouble.
Height
For many homeowners, the ideal height of a flagpole should be around the roof's highest point. A towering structure that overshadows a home is not something that many homeowners enjoy.
If your property lies on a slope, you may want to consider increasing the height of your flagpole to meet the appropriate height expectations. Doing so will allow you to adjust the flagpole for the leveling difference of the incline.
Sight Lines
Consider your exterior landscape and how to integrate your new flagpole to draw attention to your home. You can move your flagpole to either side of the front door a considerable distance away from shrubs and trees to accommodate future greenery growth.
You don't want your structure and banner to end up tangled in branches that can cause damage.
Utilities
Flagpole locations can also vary based on the site of utilities. You shouldn’t install your new flagpole directly under or close to overhead power lines. This rule also applies to phone and cable lines.
Flagpole foundations can’t rest on top of underground lines and should be 18 to 24 inches away from underground line access. You may need to call your local utility providers to assess clearance.
Wind Speed Rating
Residential flagpoles undergo a wind test to ensure that they can withstand harsher wind speeds while displaying banners. You can use a map to gauge wind speed ratings according to your location so that you can place your flagpole away from a potentially dangerous site.
Some homeowners aren’t aware of what to look out for when placing residential flagpoles. But at Federal Flags, we can help! Looking for a flagpole for your house is simple, and our catalog is top quality. If you have additional questions and inquiries, don’t hesitate to contact us!
