In 2011, Jeremy of Rockhampton, Qld, purchased a flag pole
for his rural property from PILA flag poles. In 2015, a Category 5 Severe
Tropical Cyclone named Marcia, tore through Rockhampton, including Jeremy's
property. While Marcia left devastation in her wake, PILA's flag pole held firm
with no evidence to tell of its ordeal.
Background
When Jeremy finished building his rural property, he felt
the block was lacking a final feature, like icing on a cake. Due to the open
space, the clear choice was to finish the construction with a flag pole.
Solution
After a Google search for flag poles and considering all the
options, Jeremy says that "PILA flag poles were the only ones that were
clearly strong and durable for an outdoor area like a residence. Combined with
the good price and shipping options, PILA was the clear choice".
Jeremy also liked the pearl white finish rather than the
metal look of cheaper flag poles, and the internal halyard so that the rope is
securely enclosed within the pole.
Result
This feature on his property has become a talking point -
even before the cyclone - and the best way to help visitors locate the property
- "it's the one with the flag pole" he says.
As a seasoned flag pole owner, Jeremy knew to remove his
flag from the pole with the threat of inclement weather. As the eye of the
cyclone bore down on his property, Jeremy claims his flag pole barely moved.
“The design of the pole meant that the force was absorbed along the pole
resulting in vibrations, but no swaying, bending or breaking. We are fortunate
not to have suffered any damage to our property in general.”
For the safest flag pole for your home or business, choose
PILA.
