When choosing a high wind flagpole, consider the construction and makeup of materials used to create the flagpole. A fiberglass flagpole made up of a composite of glass cloth and resin layered to provide maximum strength where needed most, making it a smart choice for a heavy-duty flagpole.
Know Your Windspeed & Frequency
It is extremely important to know the local windspeed and frequency of wind gusts in your area before choosing a high wind flagpole. This will help ensure you will only have to make this purchase once. We provide a little information and expertise to assist you in learning how this is determined so you can confidently choose the right heavy-duty flagpole.
We encourage you to visit: https://hazards.atcouncil.org/ This site is updated live and in real time making it a valuable resource. You may also visit: https://ascehazardtool.org/
Either site will ask you to enter your address or at least the city/state where you live. It is important to remember when visiting either site that you look for the windspeed under Risk Category II (2). This is the category that a flagpole would fall under.
Flagpole Material and Durability
You have options to consider when choosing the right high wind flagpole. Our Zeus Apollo Series is sturdy, durable, low-maintenance, one-piece, and seamless. They are reinforced in their construction to be heavy-duty yet still maintain the same beauty and grace of all our poles. For more information on composites compared to other materials, consider reading our other article that discusses the advantages of composites.
Flagpole Height & Size
It is equally important to know where your flagpole is going to be installed and to choose a height that will be appropriate for that location. A single-story home might not be as aesthetically pleasing with a 50’ flagpole than with a 20’ flagpole.
An in-ground flagpole would be affected by winds very differently than one mounted to a roof, side of a tall building, silo, etc. The location for installation is equally important when choosing a high wind flagpole. A 20 ft. or 30 ft. flagpole mounted in the ground away from the coast would be subjected to less high winds than one mounted to the roof of a 60’ building in the same area.
Building the Foundation
The flagpole foundation of the high wind flagpole should be considered; however, it does not affect how the windspeed affects the pole unless it was not installed according to installation instructions provided. The minimum PSI of a solid concrete base for a flagpole footing is 3,000 when using standard concrete. High strength concrete would be 4,000 PSI. It is important to check with your building inspector to see if a permit is needed or a specific PSI rating is required.
Why Zeus Flagpoles are the Best Flagpoles for High Winds
Zeus’ Apollo Series poles meet all these criteria, look stunning, are low-maintenance, and perform as designed & promised for all heavy-duty wind zones. At 180mph, windspeed these are the heavy-duty “Kings” of the flagpole choices available. They are available in sizes 25’-60’, in both external and internal options. Zeus’ Apollo poles come in 5 standard color choices for the same price, an excellent value of cost savings compared to competitor poles in fiberglass, aluminum, or steel flagpole counterparts.
Backed by the best flagpole warranty, our Apollo flagpoles make a remarkable choice for regions like Florida, the Gulf Coast, Caribbean Islands, the Tornado belt and Northern United States.
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