Flying the Australian National Flag

10 Biggest Flag Pole Mistakes

Australians fly flags proudly across this country in the obvious as well as the most bizarre locations, so it’s not hard to find a flag pole, nor is it hard to find them being used improperly. Here are the 10 biggest mistakes we’ve seen:

1. Frayed or faded flags flown from a flag pole
2. Two flags flown from the same flag pole
3. National flags flown at night without illumination
4.  National flags flown in the wrong positioning
5.  Flags not raised to the very top of a flag pole
6. The wrong size flag for the height of the flag pole
7.  Flag poles positioned too closely together or too close to trees or buildings
8. Allowing damaged ropes to snap before replacing
9. Flags left raised in strong winds or storms
10. Flag poles with no flag

If you’ve invested in a flag pole you have a duty of care in how it is installed and used, especially with regard to flying the Australian national flag. It’s a shame to see flags and flag poles in disrepair when it takes so little effort to look after them. In fact when flag poles are maintained and used properly they will stay in excellent condition for years, even beyond PILA’s market leading 7 year warranty period.

Remember to always follow the appropriate installation guide for your flag pole and to take into consideration what is above and below where you would like to position your flag pole. For more advice on flag protocol click here