A flagpole supports the flag when it is raised in the air. Normally, it is made of aluminum, fiberglass, steel or wood. Yet today, we seldom see wooden flagpoles because it is less durable compared to the other three mentioned and it would not be able to stand extended flag displays. Likewise it requires constant maintenance because it is easily affected by the changes in the environment.
Do flagpoles have the same height? No. The height of the flagpoles depends on how high the owner wants the flag to be raised. But the rule of thumb is, it must be higher than the building it serves. Owners can even choose to purchase either one-piece flagpoles or in multiple sections. Yet more and more people choose to purchase flagpoles with multiple sections because of the desire to extend it when necessary.
What are the typical parts of a flagpole? Almost always we see snaps that attaches the flag to the pole; a pulley, normally located on top of the pole, that helps raise the flag;
rope (halyard) or cable that likewise helps in flag raising and lowering;
cleats where the rope is tied;
truck that covers the topmost part of the pole to prevent the entry of water; and shaped ornaments such as a ball and eagle that serve as decorative accessory. All of these flagpole parts are guaranteed by manufacturers to last a lifetime that is why every buyer is assured of its durability. But then there are different varieties of flagpole parts and the more appropriate one should be used depending on the flagpole height and weight and the size and weight of the flag.
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The Flagman
