I'm planning to install around six 6-foot flag poles at a 45-degree angle on my lawn. I'm wondering what the best method would be. Should I just bury a few inches of the poles directly, or would it be better to use a 4-inch PVC pipe, put holes in it, and bury it instead? Another option I considered is using PVC pipes as stands to slide the poles into for support. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated! Also, I'm going to use rebar for support, and I'm aware that I need to account for the height to ensure the flags won't touch the ground. Thanks!
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It’s crucial to do the math about the flag length as well! If the flag is longer than 33 inches, it might touch the ground if you don't bury enough of the pole. For a 6-foot pole at a 45-degree angle, you should definitely plan for some depth to avoid dragging flags.
Thanks for the heads-up! I hadn’t calculated that yet.
If you want them to be upright while also ensuring they don’t get in the way, consider sticking the rebar in at the required angle. This way, you can slide the poles right on. Just make sure to calculate how high you want the flags to sit above the ground before you set the rebar depth. You don’t want the flags dragging on the ground!
Do you recommend this even for temporary setups? How well does it hold up in winds?
Definitely for temp setups too! Just make sure to secure the poles well.
To make sure your flag poles stay up, it's best to bury about a quarter to a third of their length into the ground. Given that your poles are 6 feet tall, aim to bury around 18 inches. I recommend using some half-inch rebar that's a couple of feet long—drive it into the ground deep enough, then slide your flag poles over the rebar for stability. This will help prevent them from falling over, especially if they’re lightweight and hollow.
Also, if you ever want to make it more permanent, I'd stick to this method even after a few days.
That sounds smart! How would you go about digging the hole for the rebar? Any tips for getting it deep enough?
It’s always good to double-check lengths! You don’t want a flapping flag ruining the look.