# Common USA Flagpoles
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Ground-Based Flagpoles
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Extremely tall poles are installed on the premises of some public buildings. Commercial and residential flagpoles displayed outside of a building are often one continuous piece of pipe. Taller versions, 38 feet or higher, must be assembled. Though the taller versions come in sections, the seam is so fine that it has the appearance of being one continuous piece. Some are designed with the ropes and pulleys on the outside of the pole, others have them concealed within the tubing.
Wall-Mounted
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Poles attached to buildings are a n alternative to ground based models. Hanging a flag on the outside of a building can solve a problem, should there not be enough space to install a pole on the ground. Wall-mounted flagpoles can be installed by a professional; they also come in kits, for do-it-yourselfers. Wall mounts are available for indoor use, as well, such as in school classrooms.
Telescoping Flagpoles
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Designed to work without ropes, which eliminates the clanging sound that flagpoles can make on a windy day, telescoping flagpoles range in heights up to about 35 feet. The aluminum frame is made of pieces that fit inside one another and stretch out, like an old fashioned spy-glass telescope. As each piece reaches the length that is desired, you can secure it by locking it in.
Illuminated Flagpoles
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Flags lit at night are a sight to behold. Majestic flags flying at night can be a real eye stopper. There are now flagpoles designed with lights installed in the structure of the pole to properly display the flag without disrupting the surrounding area with unwanted illumination.
Nautical Flagpoles
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Flagpoles on ships have masts as crossbars. Single and double mast versions of nautical flagpoles are available for ships and boats. The pole, where the primary flag is unfurled, is the tallest piece and vertical. The mast horizontally crosses the main pole and can be used to fly smaller flags at either side.
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