Tried & True Series Residential Aluminum Flagpole
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Product description
The Tried & True Series is the residential one-piece aluminum flagpole we recommend when you want the pole to last as long as the house. External halyard, low maintenance, and strong enough to fly a flag year-round in Michigan weather.
Telescoping and multi-piece poles work for shipping and budget. They also have more joints. This series is a single aluminum shaft—no stacked sections to loosen over winters of freeze/thaw.
Flags Unlimited is veteran-owned and based in Grand Rapids. We sell and install these across West Michigan and ship nationwide.
Lead time: Order to arrival is currently 3–4 weeks (allow 4–6 weeks if anodized).
Specs & suggested flag size
| Exposed Height | Total Length | Butt Diameter | Top Diameter | Max Flagged Windspeed | Suggested Flag Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20' | 22' | 3" | 1-7/8" | 85 MPH | 3'×5' |
| 25' | 27' | 3" | 1-7/8" | 65 MPH | 4'×6' |
| 30' | 33' | 4" | 2-3/8" | 50 MPH | 5'×8' |
| 35' | 38.5' | 5" | 2-3/8" | 76 MPH | 6'×10' |
Match flag length to about 1/4 to 1/3 of pole height, then stay inside the flagged wind rating. Full charts: Flagpole Size Guide.
Shop the matching flag: U.S. nylon and polyester flags. On open West Michigan lots or near the lakeshore, stay on the smaller flag in the range—or step up in pole rating.
What’s included
- Gold anodized aluminum ball ornament
- Cast aluminum stationary truck with pulley
- Solid braided polypropylene halyard
- Cast aluminum cleat with mounting screws
- Metal swivel flag snaps with vinyl covers
- PVC foundation sleeve
Not included (add if you want a finished look):
- Flash collar — hides the concrete and sleeve
- Cleat cover box — locks the halyard so the flag isn’t lowered by anyone walking past
- Flagpole lighting — needed if the flag flies at night
- Spare hardware and halyard
DIY or professional install
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Homeowners can self-install with common tools. A one-piece 20–35' shaft is also cheaper for us to set than many commercial poles because the hardware is straightforward.
Before you dig in Michigan: call 811, confirm HOA height limits (often 20–25' without a permit), and keep the flying flag off roofs, trees, and lines. How-to: Flagpole Installation and Equipment and where to place the pole.
Professional installation coordination: At checkout, enter your address, choose shipping, then select Flagpole Installation. Finish the order and we’ll schedule. Allow 3–4 weeks after the pole arrives (4–6 weeks if anodized). Details: flagpole installation · service & install.
Why homeowners pick Tried & True
- One-piece aluminum vs. telescoping/multi-piece joints
- External halyard that’s easy to service after a storm
- Sized for the most common home setups: 20' / 3×5 and 25' / 4×6
- Built for year-round Midwest weather, not seasonal display
- Sold and supported by a veteran-owned Grand Rapids shop
Want a kit that includes the flag and ships in sections? See the 20' Homesteader All-In-One. Need more wind capacity or two flags? Compare residential flagpoles, fiberglass, and commercial flagpoles. Materials overview: Aluminum vs Fiberglass vs Steel.
Add a second flag
A 25' or 30' Tried & True can fly a state flag or POW/MIA / military flag under the U.S. flag if you stay inside the wind rating. When in doubt, size the lower flag down.
Questions: 833-207-FLAG (833-207-3524) · sales@flags-unlimited.com
Shipping information
All orders >$150 ship at no cost to customers
Returns & warranty
Return Policy
- Stock flags can be returned with prior written authorization, if unused and unopened, with return freight prepaid by the customer. A 15% restocking fee applies.
- Custom flags, banners, and made-to-order items are non-returnable and non-cancellable.
- Flagpoles can be returned within 30 days if uninstalled and in original packaging, also subject to the 15% restocking fee. You need to contact them at sales@flags-unlimited.com for authorization.
Warranty
- Nylon and Poly-Extra U.S. flags (purchased after 1/1/25) come with a one-year warranty, redeemable only in cases of extraordinary wear and tear in normal wind conditions. Flags flown in special or high-wind areas are not eligible for warranty replacement.
- For warranty questions, you can email sales@flags-unlimited.com or call 833-207-3524 (FLAG).
In short: standard stock items can be returned within 30 days (unused, with authorization, and a 15% restocking fee), custom/made-to-order items cannot be returned, and U.S. flags carry a one-year warranty under normal wind conditions.