Winter is coming – How does your flagpole look?

Winter is coming – How does your flagpole look?

As we are cleaning up our yards and getting ready for winter, don’t forget to look up at your flagpole!

Generally speaking, flagpoles are pretty maintenance free. But there are things that sometimes need our attention.

Let’s start at the top of your flagpole.

How does your ball topper or Eagle look? Is the ball faded or dented? Is it missing a piece? Is the eagle still fully intact?

If you have a solar light, is it still working properly?

How about the truck/pulley for your rope. Does the rope glide through the pulley with no resistance? If your truck is a rotating truck, is it still rotating appropriately?

How about your halyard (rope)? Is your halyard looking beat up or frayed? (A little tip: it is much easier to replace your rope when it is still intact than after it has broken, causing your flag to fall to the ground.)

How do your flag clips look? Are they almost worn through or is part of the clip broken?

How do your retaining beads look (for internal halyard flagpoles)? Are most of them missing? If more wire is showing than beads, it’s time to replace these.

How about the collar at the base of your flagpole (if you have one). Is it dented or scratched, or did it make it through the summer unscathed?

And don’t forget about your flags! Wind is always hard on them, and they may need to be replaced.

Also, consider having two flags on hand. Flag fibers benefit from a period of “rest”. You will also not be without a flag when it comes time to replace, clean, or repair your flag.

There are many flagpole parts for various flagpoles that are not listed above. Red River Flags offers flags, flagpoles and flagpole parts for all types of flagpoles (internal/external halyard poles). If you find you need any of these things, please feel free to give us a call. We would love to help you with all your flag and flagpole needs!

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