If you own or manage a flagpole, this question comes up more than almost any other: when and how should the flag be lowered to half-staff? As a Baltimore flag and flagpole company operating since 1935, it’s one we get asked constantly, usually the morning of an...
This summer, with the World Cup pulling half of Baltimore out of bed for early matches, we got a call from a woman who needed Mexico flags — and needed them fast. She’d run out of time to get to us before the weekend, and the flags mattered to her family. So...
F.W. Haxel is proud to be the only licensed retailer in Maryland offering official America250â„¢ commemorative flags — just in time for the nation’s most historic birthday celebration in generations. A 250-Year Milestone Worth Flying On July 4, 2026, the United...
Who this is for: Facility managers, property managers, architects, and business owners who need to spec, procure, or oversee the installation of a commercial flagpole in Maryland, DC, or the greater Mid-Atlantic region. These guidelines come from 90 years of flagpole...
Quick answer: Most commercial flags last 3 to 36 months outdoors. The difference comes down to three things: material, wind exposure, and how well the flagpole and hardware are maintained. Here’s what 90 years of flag installation in Maryland tells us. A commercial...
