Whether you are flying your countries flag or your favorite team banner one of the perils of flying your flag outside is that the wind blows causing your flag to twist and not display properly.

You may even have a garden flag or some sort, possibly your favorite type of pet or a beautiful picture on the flag that you want people to see, but if the flag wraps around the pole due to the wind then the purpose of displaying your flag is defeated.

Don’t Keep Manually Untwisting Your Flag or Banner

Flag pole bracket that rotates solves the challenge of your flag constantly getting wrapped around the flag pole. A rotating flag bracket typically consist of a set of stainless steel ball bearings inside the bracket that allows the pole to spin or rotate with the direction of the force exerted on the flag. Of course the bearings are sealed for weather proof purposes, but the bottom line is you flag no longer twists up and wraps itself around the pole and you get to proudly display your flag or banner without the stress of constantly going out and taking the pole down to unravel your flag.

Specialized flag brackets typically come in a set with a pole that is ideal for use in this type of bracket.

Summary

The purpose of the flag is to share your joy or pride or possibly make a statement regarding the representation of what is on the flag. But when your flag is constantly wrapped around the flag pole you may as well have kept the flag material on the flag bunting. Yet, a rotating flag pole bracket saves you the time of the chore of fixing your flag and allows you to once again proudly display your flag. One added benefit is the wear and tear on your flag is reduced because the rotation of the pole allows less torque to be placed directly on the flag itself.

Most brackets will come with a supply of screws in order to fasten your new bracket firmly to the surface where you want to display your flag. Please be cautious if installing your flag somewhere you may pierce electrical wires when either drilling or screwing in the screws.

Your instructions will share with you what type of surface is best to mount your new flag pole. Please note that if you install your flag pole bracket to a surface that is not stable enough for the screws to withstand the weight as well as the pulling and ripping that will occur if your flag is flown outside on a windy day then your bracket will not stay securely fastened.

Don’t Miss This Step

First you will want to assess the length of your flag as to make sure it will not touch the ground once the pole is mounted. If using a telescoping flag pole be sure it is extended to the maximum length as well as any other lengths you may use so that when your flag is being displayed it will not touch the ground.

Place your bracket on the surface in the location that you want to fly your flag and put pencil marks in the holes as if you were using the pencil to screw the screws into place. This will allow you to use a drill to start the hole where you will need to fasten the screws. Be sure the drill bill is smaller than the screws so that when you screw the threads of the screw into the hole the threads will securely catch the surface and make the bracket attach firmly.

Drilling Pilot Holes

Pre-drill the holes where you have marked with your pencil. Place your bracket over the location where you have drilled as you align the screw holes on the bracket with the pre-drilled holes.

Screw the screws into the bracket being sure the bracket is very securely attached to the surface. Now simply place your flag pole into the new bracket and step back to admire your new flag pole bracket.

Note: Depending upon the surface that you are attaching your bracket you may not need to use a drill. In addition, if mounting to a brick wall you will need to use a masonry drill bit to create your pilot holes. The masonry drill bit can be acquired at any hardware department. Be sure to secure the flag into the brick and not the mortar in order to have a solid and firm mount.

It is said that little hinges swing big doors and it can also be said that small flag brackets proudly displays many times a countries’ most prized possession.

Patriotism and loyalty to a cause or team manifests many times by flying a flag.

Flags represent valor, honor, loyalty, passion, and commitment. The clothe that comprises a countries’ flag or a team or a cause pales in significance to what the meaning of the flag embodies.

You Just May Be Surprised When You Do This…

The next time you drive to work or when you are on a leisure drive take notice of the number of times you see an American Flag, or a flag for a professional or college team and even flags for animals as well as different causes and I am willing to bet that you would be very surprised at the sheer number of flags that you will see.

All of the flags have a flag pole as well as a mechanism to hold the flag in place. Many times the stability of the flags mount is because of a flag pole bracket.

There are several different types of flag pole brackets that are designed for both inside and outside use. The weather that flags endure puts a tremendous amount of torque on a flag pole and the flag pole bracket must be able to withstand the pulling forces and the jerking motion created when a flag catches the wind and waves proudly representing the flags meaning.

Things To Consider When Selecting Your Flag Mounting

Many times a bracket comes with a flag pole kit, but in times when a bracket needs replaced or you may need to upgrade to a heavy duty bracket and steel straps you will want to do your homework to make sure the mount has what you are looking for.

A popular stylish model consists of brass or a brushed metal. But a more economical model many times is comprised of plastic. Another virture of the plastic model is that it can be painted to blend in with your house if mounting the flag to your house.

Things to consider when purchasing your pole bracket is whether you desire the brass, aluminum, or white powder coated aluminum or just the plastic version. Depending on the bracket you may be able to adjust the angle of your flag anywhere from 45 degrees to 90 degree angles.

If you live in an area where it can be windy you will definitely want to consider the heavy duty model because the power of the wind can really pull a lesser bracket out of the wall after a period of time.

Most flag pole mounts come with the standard 1 inch hole common to residential flagpoles. Metal strapping can substitute for the bracket when mounting a flag to another vertical object such as a large street light or something such as a utility pole located on your property.

Summary

Small things make big differences and the proper bracket for your cherished flag can mean the world of difference in making sure the flag or your choice is displayed proudly.

We recommend that you do your due diligence in addition to checking out all of the information on this site. Checking out the recommended vendors above is a great starting place because when it comes to getting your flag pole bracket you want to be sure you have all of the information you can in order to make the best decision. In addition, if you are not pleased with the performance of your flag bracket then please be sure to follow up with the manufacturer or the place you made the purchase.