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The answer to this question in brief is:
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Heavy duty flag
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7 months (5,100 hours) |
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Medium duty flag |
5 months (2,250 hours) |
if the flag is left to fly night and day. However this time period can vary
greatly, the discussion below should help to explain.
Weight of the flag and Wind Velocity
Flags are dynamic devices, flying whenever the wind is blowing and when they
are flying the are unfortunately wearing. A balance has to be achieved between
the weight of the flag and expected wind velocities. A very heavy flag in light
winds will hang limply on the flagpole, nobody ever gets to see it flying but
it will last a long time. Conversely very light flags flying in heavy wind
velocities can show signs of wear in less than a week. Rather than flying your
flag continuously you could consider flying it during the daylight hours only.
This will more than double the life of your flag, also you will probably choose
not to fly it on wet, stormy days - the very days which accelerate flag wear.
Treated with such care your flag could last as long as four years.
Construction Method and Specification
The flags sold by Admiral Flags are constructed to the following
specifications. When our flags are nearing the end of their useful life a hole
will appear in the bottom fly edge corner, however all the seams should still
remain intact a sign of a well made flag. A poorly constructed flag will have
hems that break down, before the material has worn out. Poor construction is
typified by: Reduced number of stitch lines in the hems, especially fly edge.
Incorrect thread size (diameter of fiber) and fiber type.
Flagpole Construction and Location
Check the flagpole is smooth and has no sharp edges. Check the flagpole
location allows your flag to fly freely. Do not allow it to brush
against roofs, walls, trees or power-lines.
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