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Ideally, an American flag on your house should hang from a staff that angles out from the front wall or a windowsill or balcony. It’s a good idea to screw a bracket made for holding the flagstaff to the trim. Fasten it securely and so the flag won’t become soiled or damaged.
What side of the house do you hang a flag?
It is traditionally flown either to the right or the left of the front door. It can be on either side. When there is a choice, find a position of prominence. Sometimes that is the left of the door, sometimes the right, sometimes away from the door, but centered on the house (when you have a porch, for example).
What side of the front door should the American flag hang?
Coming out the front of the house, the flag should be on the right of the door. If you come down the steps and face it from the curb, the flag will be on your left. The flag should only fly from dawn to dusk and at night only if you light it.
Where should a flag pole be placed on a house?
House mounted flagpoles have traditionally been installed beside the front door. The side that of the door that the flagpole should be mounted on is at the discretion of the homeowner, however, it should be placed on the side that will give it a prominent position.
What angle should a flag be hung?
Mount the flagpole off the building so it makes a 90-degree angle with the side of the building. The flagpole needs to be parallel with the ground so the flag hangs vertically on it. Make sure the flagpole you use is long enough to keep the edge of the flag from brushing against the side of the building.
Are you supposed to take the flag down when it rains?
The U.S. Flag Code addresses the rules for flying flags, rain or shine. It is specific on what to do in the case of rain. The United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, states: “The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all-weather flag is displayed.”Jun 14, 2011.
What are 3 things you should never do to the flag?
The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise. The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free. The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery.
Can the American flag be flown at night without a light?
According to the US Flag Code, all American flags should be displayed from sunrise to sunset every day. Lowering the flag at night is an ultimate sign of respect for Old Glory. But like many rules, there is an exception. You can keep your flag flying 24-hours if it is properly illuminated during all hours of darkness.
How far should a flagpole be from a house?
How Far Should A Flagpole Be From A House? A flagpole should be positioned away from other structures or other flagpoles at a distance of at least 2 feet more than the length of the largest flag that will be flown.
Do you need planning permission for a flag?
If you intend to fly the Union flag or national flag of any country then you do not need planning permission to install a flagpole. Generally planning permission will be required if you intend to fly flags used for advertising. Portable flagpoles are an alternative solution as they do not require planning permission.
Where should I mount my flag?
It states, “When displayed against a wall or in a window, the union should be uppermost and to the flag’s right,” The correct placement is for the union to be in the upper, left corner.
Where should the American flag be hung on a porch?
The American flag can hang on either side of the porch unless there is a second flag (or multiple flags). If there are two or more flags hanging on the porch, the American flag should hang on the left side of the porch when viewed from the street.
How is the American flag supposed to be hung?
Hang flag vertically with the canton farthest from the building. The union, or star field, should always be at the top and should be on the flag’s own right (the viewer’s left). When being hung over a street, the union should ideally point north or east.
What size flag should I put on my house?
The usual size of a flag used at home is 3’x5′. A casket flag is 9-1/2’x5′.
Is it OK to hang a flag vertically?
When the American Flag is hung over a street, it should be hung vertically, with the union to the north or east. If the Flag is suspended over a sidewalk, the Flag’s union should be farthest from the building.
Can you leave a flag up at night?
The Flag Code states it is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flag staffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
What does gold fringe around a flag mean?
The constitutional United States flag signifies common law jurisdiction. The fringe denotes Admiralty law’s jurisdiction. The gold-fringed United States flag is the War flag which denotes Admiralty or martial law.
Why can’t you let a flag touch the ground?
According to the U.S. Flag Code, the American flag should never touch the ground or anything else below it. If the American flag hangs so low on a flagpole that it touches the ground, it will likely accumulate dirt. And if it continues to touch the ground, it may sustain more severe damage in the form of torn fabric.
