This article may have already prompted you to think about buying a flagpole. You might feel overwhelmed at the number of options, prices, or features you can find online. This article will answer ten of the most frequently asked questions regarding flagpole shopping. Each paragraph serves to provide a guideline. This article will help you to make your click purchase.
1.) Budget. It is similar as asking for the price for a car. How much does flagpole cost? The answer is, “it depends.” It is not easy to determine the cost of a flagpole. These details include its height, width, thickness, shipping methods, and how it is shipped. A flagpole can easily be ordered online for as low $50 as $50, or as much as $2,500 depending upon your spending budget. A decent-quality flagpole set can be purchased for as low as $100 to $300 for most homeowners. Keep in mind that you will have to pay taxes, shipping and contractor charges. A brother in law can install it and you can have a steak cooked on the barbecue.
My budget for purchasing flagpoles: $___________.
2.) Local Codes and Neighborhood Associations. Once you have established your budget, you will need to verify for restrictions in the area. For example, historic district restrictions and neighborhood regulations may prohibit you from erecting a flagpole. For information on whether your flagpole installation violates any codes, simply search the name and code in your county. Some locations have online documentation. There are usually numbers you can call during regular business hours to ask questions. If you’re a part of a neighborhood organization, you should include this information in any agreement. You can also contact the association for verification. A flagpole that is in-ground may not be possible. It is possible to still use a wall-mounted, or post-mounted, flag set.
_____ I have restrictions concerning the erecting a flagpole in my area.
In my region, _____ Flagpoles can not exceed _____ feet high
Flagpoles are not allowed in my area. I am however able to hang a wall-mounted, or post-mounted, flag set.
3.) Construction. The next thing to think about is what kind of flagpole do you want. Flagpoles were often made from one sheet of aluminum or one piece steel in the past. They are still widely available. Sectional flagpoles and sectional flagpoles that can be telescoping or stacked together are much easier to transport and ship than their single-piece counterparts. Sectional flagpoles have an angled end that fits into the section directly above it. There is typically only a slight seam close to the edges. Each section measures 5 to 6 feet in length. Telescoping flagpoles enjoy increasing popularity due to their ease of raising and lower flags, relative low cost, portability and easy maneuverability. You can also purchase optional accessories such as wheel stands, deck mounting, wheel stands, and carrying bags to make your telescoping Flagpole portable to tailgate parties and RV parks. The best thing about a Telescoping Flagpole is its lack of clips and ropes.