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Gentlemen,...

Originally Posted by goldjones7

Gentlemen, please add a page that clarifies the correct size of a flag when flown upon differing sizes of flag poles. I have seen flags too large for the pole supporting it and the flags was just two feet above the ground with no breeze.

Fred Jones

[sarahw]

You make a good point, Fred.

A lot of people just want to put out the biggest flag they can, even if it's a much larger flag than should go on the pole they have purchased. It is not a sign that you are more patriotic just because you have the biggest flag on the block, especially if the flag is almost dragging the ground.

A good rule of thumb when buying your flag is to select a flag that is about a quarter of the length of your flagpole's height. So if your flagpole is 20 feet high, a five-foot flag would be appropriate.

Of course most individuals don't have flagpoles that tall, so they should buy a three-foot by five-foot flag or a four-foot by six-foot flag if their pole is a little taller.

Thanks for your comment!

Sarah