I tried the flagpoles that mount to the house but they just didn’t get the job done right. So I got a 15 foot flagpole for $69 from Menards. I wanted a 20 foot pole but for 5 feet more it was $132. Not worth a 50% increase in price for 5 more feet. This one looks good and does what I want so I’m happy. I can always get another pole section and longer rope later for about $10 or find a used one to add length with.
My friend Hailey helped me set it up. Addie had to work and the weather limited us on when we could install it.
The pole required a hole 16 inches wide by 24 inches deep. After digging it out, everyone took a turn to pack it down after adding gravel and sand for drainage.
Next up we added 4 bags 5olb each of quick drying premixed concrete. We did 2 bags first and added water then let sit. Then added the next two. The kit comes with a sleeve that goes in the hole to allow the pole to be removed from concrete if needed and lets the pole hole drain if filled with water. We used a 4 foot level to ensure the pole sleeve was plum/straight…
After letting the concrete dry for 2 days we then setup the rest of the poles etc…
I drilled the rope mount into place while Hailey assembled the Ball and truck to the top of the pole set.
Next Hailey erects the poles sections…
Then I raise the American Flag for first time…
Next I add my Army Retired Flag…
Thanks for following along…
Looks good in front of your house.
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I have the 20″ one but have not installed it. A summer project.
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i hope you meant 20 foot and not 20 inch as the ” indicates lol…
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