Every guide here started as a question someone actually asked. How do I set this up? What size do I need for my pole? How do I order something custom? What do I do when a part breaks? Look through, find what fits your situation, and fly your flag with confidence.
Getting the setup right matters more than most people think. These guides take you through every step so you know exactly what you're doing.
Oak flagpoles have a classic, formal look that works well for indoor and ceremonial displays. This guide walks you through the full assembly so everything comes together the right way.
Adjustable aluminum poles are one of the more versatile options for indoor display, but the setup has a specific order to it. This guide takes you through every step so you get it right the first time.
Getting an outdoor display set up properly makes a bigger difference than most people expect - in how it looks and how long it holds up. This guide covers the full installation from bracket to flag so you know exactly what you're doing.
A broken part doesn't mean you need a whole new setup. This guide walks you through how to identify what's wrong and find the right replacement for your pole or display set.
Custom flag orders start with a quote form - but the guides here make sure you're ready before you fill it out. From design and sizing to bulk pricing and payment, everything you need to know is covered here.
Not sure where to start with a custom flag order? This guide walks you through the entire process - what information you'll need, how Kengla handles it, and what to expect from start to finish.
Most people have a clear idea of what they want but aren't sure how to put it on paper. This guide takes you from the initial concept all the way through to a finished design that's ready to produce.
Filling out the quote form is easy - knowing what to include is what makes the difference. This guide covers everything Kengla needs from you to put together an accurate quote.
Ordering flags in bulk comes with its own set of considerations - quantities, timelines, and how pricing is structured. This guide breaks it all down so you can put together an accurate request the first time.
Most people aren't sure what to do once their quote comes back. This guide takes you through how to read it, what to check, and how to move forward so your order gets into production without any delays.
Browse our full library of flag articles and resources, or reach out directly if you're looking to order something custom. Either way, you're in the right place.
Most people fly the flag with good intentions but get a few things wrong without knowing it. These are the rules worth understanding before you put yours up.
Yes - but only if it's properly illuminated. The U.S. Flag Code says the standard display window is sunrise to sunset, but you can keep the American flag up 24 hours a day as long as there's a light specifically on it. A pole-mounted light or a spotlight aimed at it from the ground both count. No light on it after dark means it should come down at sunset.
Stars go in the upper-left corner - from the perspective of someone looking at the American flag, whether it's hung horizontally or vertically. The U.S. Flag Code puts it this way: the union should be uppermost and to the flag's own right, which is the observer's left. It's one of the most common display mistakes made in homes, schools, and offices, and it's an easy fix.
It depends on what the flag is made of. The U.S. Flag Code says the American flag shouldn't be flown in inclement weather unless it's an all-weather flag. Nylon and polyester flags are built for outdoor use and can handle rain without issue. Cotton and indoor parade flags are a different story - those should always come in before a storm hits.
Only the President, a state governor, or the Mayor of the District of Columbia can officially order the American flag to half-staff, typically to mark a period of mourning. When you do lower it, the flag should be raised briskly to the top of the pole first, then brought down to the halfway point. On a house-mounted pole that can't be lowered, attaching a black ribbon to the top is the accepted alternative.
When an American flag is no longer in good enough condition to display, the U.S. Flag Code says it should be destroyed in a dignified way - preferably by burning. If that's not practical, the American Legion, VFW, and many local government offices accept worn American flags and hold retirement ceremonies year-round. Flag Day on June 14 is one of the most common days these ceremonies take place.
Flags have more history packed into them than most people realize. Here's some of what's worth knowing while you fly yours.
Every time a new state joined the union, a star was added to reflect it. The 50-star version flying today has been in use since 1960 - the longest any single American flag design has lasted.
The Dannebrog - red with a white cross, has been Denmark's national flag since the 13th century, making it the oldest continuously used national flag in the world.
Every other national flag in the world is either square or rectangular. Nepal's flag is a double pennant shape - two stacked triangles, and has looked that way for centuries.
In 1958, a 17-year-old Ohio student named Bob Heft redesigned the flag for a class project and got a B-minus for it. Two years later, President Eisenhower called to say his design had been chosen - and his teacher changed the grade to an A.
Mozambique's national flag features an AK-47 with a bayonet attached, crossed with a hoe over an open book. It's the only national flag in the world with a modern assault rifle on it.
The Union Jack combines the crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland). Wales is notably absent - its dragon flag was not included when the Union Jack was designed in 1801.
The tradition goes back to 17th-century sailors who would invert their flag to signal fires, attacks, or a sinking ship. It's still recognized today as a universal sign of extreme danger or emergency.
Before that, Canada flew a flag featuring the British Union Jack. The single red maple leaf design was adopted on February 15, 1965 after years of national debate over what the country's flag should represent.
NASA planted a flag during each of the six successful Apollo lunar landings. They were specially engineered with a horizontal rod along the top so they'd appear to fly without wind in the moon's atmosphere-free environment.
Bhutan's national flag features a white dragon clutching jewels across a split orange and yellow background. The dragon represents the country's name in Dzongkha - Druk Yul, which translates to "Land of the Thunder Dragon."
Hawaii's state flag contains the British Union Jack in the top left corner - making it the only U.S. state flag to feature a foreign nation's flag. It's a nod to the close trade relationship Hawaii had with Britain before becoming a state.
The five interlocking rings on the Olympic flag - blue, yellow, black, green, and red on white, were specifically chosen because at the time of its 1913 design, every national flag in the world contained at least one of those six colors.
Antigua and Barbuda's flag features a rising sun design, and the official flag specifications include the requirement that the gold color used should be bright enough to be visible and vibrant even in low light conditions.
Despite having one of the most recognizable flags in the world, Spain has never officially standardized the exact shades of red and yellow used on it. Different government institutions use slightly different tones.
The blue and white stripes on the Greek flag aren't random - there are exactly 9 of them, representing the 9 syllables in the Greek phrase meaning "Freedom or Death," the rallying cry of the Greek War of Independence.
Whether you're flying an American flag at home, setting up a ceremonial display, or ordering something custom - Kengla has everything you need, made the way it should be.
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