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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).
Where should a flag holder be placed on a house?
For most homeowners, the above ground height of the flagpole should be approximately the height of the roof peak. Typically, most homeowners do not want the pole to tower over the house.
How do you display a flag on a house?
When a flag is displayed vertically in a window or against a wall, the union field should be uppermost and to the flag’s right. (The flag’s right is the observer’s left.) When a flag is displayed from the front of a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff, unless the flag is at half-staff.
Should the American flag be on the left or right?
With other flags: When flown with flags of states, communities or societies on separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight line, the Flag of the United States is always placed in the position of honor—to its own right (observer’s left).
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 away should a flag pole be from 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.
What side of the porch do you hang the American flag on?
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.
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.
How should a flag be hung on a wall?
When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag’s own right, that is, to the observer’s left. When displayed in a window it should be displayed in the same way, that is with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street.
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 I hang a flag outside my house?
Display the flag from sunrise to sunset on buildings and outdoor stationary flagstaffs. The flag can be displayed 24 hours a day if the flag is illuminated during the hours of darkness. When displayed against a wall or in a window, the union should be uppermost and to the flag’s right.
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.
What is the proper way to hang a flag?
1. When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag’s own right, that is, to the observer’s left. When displayed in a window, the American flag should be displayed in the same way, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street.
How do you display an American flag outside?
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.
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.
Which way should the flag face?
The Code and the general According to the U.S. Code governing the American flag, the flag should be displayed with the union, or the canton, or the blue part with the stars, “to the flag’s own right”; that is, to the left of whoever is looking at it.
