Get a bag of sand and a level.
Flag pole base concrete.
Cone tapered flagpoles up to 12 inches in diameter can be mounted on concrete using these sturdy aluminum shoe bases.
Allow the concrete to completely fill the hole and make sure the pole does not tilt or shift as it begins to set.
Allow 48 72 hours for concrete to set prior to erecting flag pole.
Have one of your helpers hold the level against the flag pole and get it level on two axes.
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There s no more waiting on the process of pouring in place.
Mortar will not have the bonding agents you need for a sturdy flagpole foundation.
It is fairly simple to mix concrete however just the right amount of water and concrete mix will give you a beautiful base which lasts a life time.
I attached my flag and decided to add one final touch i bought a 54 lumen solar powered led spotlight and inserted it in the ground.
Back fill the remaining area with dirt and sod or other decorative material.
Unlike cast in place options pole base allows you to make your jobs more predictable and more profitable because the concrete bases are manufactured with your exact specifications and can be installed independent of weather or site constraints.
Take your long bar or the opposite side of a shovel handle and mark the spot.
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It is important to use concrete.
Quick note on flagpole dimensions.
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Once the pole is pieced together and the concrete set you can finish your flagpole installation by inserting the pole into the pvc.
Stir the concrete and pour it around the gravel or ground rocks being careful not to pour any inside the sleeve.
This will center the lightening ground spike at the base of the foundation sleeve.
Now you want to level or plumb the flag pole.
Also use a bucket to measure and control how much water you are adding.
Once the ground sleeve is secure enough set the ground sleeve in place with ready mix concrete.
Eventually the flag pole will slide all the way down into the ground sleeve.
Mixing the concrete and leveling the foundation sleeve before setting the foundation sleeve measure the center point in your hole.
If ordered at the time of your flagpole purchase the pole is welded to the shoe base at the factory.
