Top Uses of Aluminium Flag Poles

Modern aluminium flag poles can now be found all over the world, where they are used in a variety of situations, some of these are:

Government

Federal, regional and local and Government agencies all have flag poles that fly the Commonwealth flag. This includes public buildings such as libraries, memorial cemeteries, central parks and town halls.

Schools and Universities

Public schools and universities all have assembly areas where formal flag raising ceremonies can be held at such times as Anzac Day and Graduation ceremonies

Scouts and Guides

Scouts and guides, as well as many other youth organizations, use flag poles and the Australian flag for the centrepiece of many of the events and ceremonies

Private Homes

Flag poles can still be seen on or in front of buildings in some of the larger and older family homes especially those of armed service veterans and their families

Sports Clubs

Bowling clubs, Sports clubs, sports stadiums and golf courses, usually have flag poles and the Australian flag flying especially during events and competitions

Hospitals

The public and many private hospitals have an outside area reserved for contemplation and ceremonies or display the Australian flag of flag pole attached to the buildings in a prominent position

Armed Services

All the armed services of Australia including the air force and army, as well as the police services, have flag poles in prominent positions and often are the center point of parade grounds and in front of their offices.

Large and Small Corporations

Many Australia corporations proudly display the Australian on aluminium flag poles, both in Australia and in their overseas establishments in recognition of their country and its people

Flag Pole Sizes

There are several factors that are used to determine the size of the aluminium flag pole you will require. These are the size of the flag you wish to hang from your flag pole and its location.

There are no set rules governing the height of a flag pole, but most local bodies require you to obtain a permit if they are over a certain height

For an aluminium flag pole in front of a single story structure the size of flag pole should normally be three to four times the height of the structure.

The flag size you choose to use should be at least one quarter the length of the flag pole so a flag pole that measures 1800 by 900 should be hung from at least a 6 meter high aluminium flag pole

Flag Pole Terminology

A Finial is the cap or ball topper of a flag pole

The Halyard is the rope system used to raise and lower a flag

The Collar is the base ring of some types of aluminium flag poles

The beauty of aluminium flag poles is that they age gracefully and do not have the problems of rusting or splitting like timber or steel flag poles. They can be custom made to suit any application, are lightweight and easy to erect.

Aluminium flag poles are now the most common type of flag pole in Australia as they are relatively inexpensive, they do not split or corrode and require little maintenance. They can be found in all government of state properties and places where people assemble around Australia.

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