Telescoping Flagpole

Above, the finished flagpole and stand. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

My little project for today is completed.

For quite a while, I felt there was something "missing" in the yard. And that was a means to fly the flag. Rather than drill holes in the house's siding, I decided instead to get a yard flagpole. Fortunately, they were being advertised on Facebook.

Above, the pvc pipe flagpole stand is solidly anchored in concrete. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Normally, telescoping yard flagpoles are over $200, but the sale offer was for $119.98 for a 25' pole. It comes with a stand (a pvc pipe) and a 3' x 5' U.S. flag. I already have flags (including a Gadsden flag), so now I have a means to fly them (I already have a 20' Flag Pole Buddy for the RV) in the yard. I thought that was a reasonable price.

Last night, I bought a 50# bag of Quikrete (concrete) formulated for posts. I didn't think I needed the entire 50 pounds, but it turned out I did.

I had to dig a 30-inch wide hole, 16 inches deep. I did that yesterday.

This morning, I got the pvc pipe stand firmly anchored in the Quikrete. It was fully set within 30 minutes. I waited a few hours and tested it. It was rock solid (the weren't kidding about being quick!).

Above, the flagpole from the deck. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

So, this afternoon, I put the flaqpole in with U.S. and Trump 2020 flags. Everything worked just fine. Today was a good test as the winds are really gusting today. Since we're headed for inclement weather tonight and tomorrow, I'll take it down this evening.

I got the flagpole kit through SHOP.STANDFLAGPOLES.COM. They also have 20' and 30' flagpole kits.