FAQS
All Your Flag and Flagpole Questions Answered !
Flag Etiquette:
- History of Taps
- How & When to Fly Flag Half Staff
- History of American Flag
- 13 Folds of American Flag/ Flag Folding Ceremony
- The 21 Gun Salute
- Displaying the Flags of the Armed Services
- How to Fold the Flag
- How to Light Your Flag
- Position and Manner of Displaying the Flag
- How to Care for Your Flag
- How to Retire Your Flag
- Cleaning Your Flag
- When to Fly Your Flag
- Seven Ways to Save Money on Your Flag
Flag Etiquette Reference Material Available for Download:
- United States Federal Flag Law (pdf)
- Flag Book (pdf)
- Freedom to Display the American Flag Act HR42 (pdf)
Flag Facts:
- American Flag History
- Calendar of Events & Holidays
- Gallery of Signal Flags
- Gallery of Maritime Flags
- Glossary of Flag Terms
- How to Attach a Flag to a Flagpole
- US Flag Code
- United Nations Member List
- How Long Will A Flag Last?
- What Size Flag Should I Use?
- Wind Speed Chart for Flagpoles
Boat Flag Reference Material:
- Updated Flag Code for Recreational Boats
- Ensigns, Pennants and Flags
- United States Ensign
- United States Yacht Ensign
- United States Power Squadrons Ensign
- Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons Ensign
- United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Ensign
- Coast Guard Auxiliary Operational Ensign
- Yacht Club Burgee
- USPS Squadron Burgee
- Association Flags
- Owner's Private Signal
- Officer Flags
- USCG Auxiliary Officer Flags
- Union Jack
- Size of Flags
- Alternative Display Locations
- Making Colors
- Dressing Ship
- Courtesy Flags
- Foreign Guest Flags
- Half-Staffing Flags
Flag Pole Questions:
- How Do I Install My Flagpole (Residential Grade)
- How Do I Install My Flagpole (Ground Sleeve)
- How Do I Install My Flagpole (Commercial Grade)
- How Strong Should My Flagpole Be
- How Do I Install a Snaphook
- How Do I Replace My Flagpole Rope / Halyard
- What Size Flag Do I Need for My Flagpole
- What Size Flagpole Do I Need
- What Are the Factors that Affect the Price of a Flagpole
- Is All Hardware Included with a Flagpole to Complete Installation
- Why Is a Flagpole Longer Than Its Designation
- How Much of a Flagpole is Underground
- How Many Sections are in Each Flagpole
- Is A Flash Collar Needed for an Installation
- Does the Top of the Ground Sleeve Need to be Sealed
- Should the Wooden Wedges Be Left In or Taken Out when Installation is Complete
- What Do We Do If We Unwrap the Pole and Find That The Wrapping Has Stained It
- Why is it Important to Keep Poles Dry While They are Packaged
- How Close Should A Pole be Installed to Other Poles or Objects
- What Are Some Suggestions To Make Putting The Flagpole Sections Together Easier
- How Can A Level Be Used to Plumb A Tapered Pole
- How Long Should the Concrete Set Before Putting The Flagpole in the Sleeve
- Should I Place Lights On My Flagpole
Flag Pole Reference Material:
- Commercial Flagpole FAQs
- External Halyard Parts Diagram
- Internal Halyard Parts Diagram
- Internal Halyard Cable Replacement Diagram
Solar Light Reference Material: