We are American Pride Flagpoles! Call us today! Have you always wanted a flagpole at your residence, but are not sure how to go about it? We will guide you in selecting the size and location most suitable for your home. We will install a flag pole you will enjoy for many years. We will explain the differences in flagpoles. A tapered flagpole is a start in the right direction.
You can fly 2 flags on most flagpoles. We offer the best advice about your flagpole. Call All of our residential flagpoles come with detailed instructions. The instructions will tell you how to set the flagpole foundation. The diameter of the hole that needs to be dug. They will tell you how to plumb the flagpole sleeve. The instructions will tell you in order how to assemble the flagpole.
We can resurface the flagpole and paint it with the color you choose. We can also replace all the working parts, add a flag, and then you can enjoy your flagpole for many years to come. We repair, refurbish, and install both residential and commercial flagpoles. We also can clean an aluminum flagpole that has oxidized. We will replace any parts that need to be, and give your flagpole a new life that will last for many years. We carry truck pulleys, ball ornaments, and many other flagpole accessories.
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Residential Flagpole Installation Have you always wanted a flagpole at your residence, but are not sure how to go about it? Residential Flagpole Installation Instructions Residential flagpoles ship have complete installation instructions. Dig the hole to the same height as the ground sleeve minus 1", The hole diameter should be 5 times the diameter of the flagpole.
Fill the bottom of the hole with loose gravel. Once the concrete is over 8" from the top of the foundation sleeve, you can press the sonotube pedestal into place see the video for clarification. The Sonotube will be approximately 1" below the top of the foundation sleeve and approximately 3 inches above grade. This will give you a lip which looks great and protects the flash collar from getting dented by landscapers.
As you leveled the sleeve from the two points at 90 degrees check the pedestal form for being centered. You will also want to make sure the sleeve is equal distance from the sleeve or still centered visually.
Use a tape measure and look to see if the sleeve is centered around the outer lip of the pedestal form, all the way around. Don't worry if it is not. It rarely is!
You can adjust the pedestal form by pushing the wall of the pedestal as needed from the inside and the outside but check your ground sleeve again to make sure it is still plum. Before you finish the foundation, make sure the last mixture of concrete you put in is not too wet and has few pebbles. Double check the sleeve and pedestal. Are they level? If not, you can stick the pike down into the sleeve and try to adjust the sleeve some more. Good luck, you're not going to get much movement.
If your mixture is too wet, you can use the trowel to gently press out and remove the excess water. Slope the concrete up towards the sleeve. Make sure the surface is smooth, no air bubbles, and the slope is holding. Congratulations, you now have your flagpole foundation!
As you stand back to admire your work you may be thinking, let's get that pole in! We get that feeling every time. Unfortunately, you need to give the foundation time to set up. This can take anywhere from 5 to 7 days. For larger foundations, you may want to give it even more time. Weather determines the concrete cure time too. Cold weather just takes longer. If you have a lot of rain, cover the foundation to keep it dry, but make sure air can get in to dry and set the concrete. Once the foundation is protected, it's time to walk away.
You might be wondering, "What is the end result going to look like? How to Install a Flagpole: 25 ft. Last Updated Thursday, January 13, Black Anodized. Mixing the concrete and leveling the foundation sleeve Before setting the foundation sleeve, measure the center point in your hole.
You might also be interested in This will also allow you to plant grass, or other plants around the pedestal base. We are talking about the critical step of flagpole installation, the foundation. Wind loads are calculated based on the flagpole's butt diameter and wall weight or thickness.
However, this assumes the flagpole is in a sturdy base. But this rating is only as good as the foundation it sits on. We will show you how to determine a proper flagpole base dimension as well as how to setup and finish the hole. How do you figure out what size hole you need to dig for the flagpole? How many bags of concrete will you need? How much sand if you are doing a standard in-ground installation with a corrugated foundation sleeve?
Do you need to worry about electrolysis or galvanic action? Believe it or not, all of these questions need to be answered before you dig your hole.
But we have some clever ways of figuring it out. The flagpole hole is beveled notice the diagram above. This means that the flagpole hole has a different dimension on the top as it does on the bottom. The bottom is typically narrower than the top. We did not show this in the video, but it is something we do as well. Lastly, it is important to dig the hole evenly all the way around. It will help for centering, the pedestal base and for the flexibility while leveling.
All it takes to make concrete is water and concrete mix. The best way to mix concrete is in a container close by the hole you want to fill. In this video, we used a plastic tub, but you can also use a wheelbarrow. It is fairly simple to mix concrete, however, just the right amount of water and concrete mix will give you a beautiful base which lasts a life-time.
It is important to use concrete. Mortar will not have the bonding agents you need for a sturdy flagpole foundation. Also, use a bucket to measure and control how much water you are adding.
Use a study handled shovel or spade. Wear gloves and other safety gear as necessary. It is good to start small. Add a little bit of water at a time.
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