If you are ready to purchase a flagpole, then you might have started looking into some of the different ones that are available on the market. You might see both simple flagpoles and fancier flagpoles that have various features, and you could be wondering which one you should purchase. Although a simple flagpole might work for displaying a flag, you will probably find that buying a flagpole that has a few handy features will be worth it, whether you are planning on displaying a flag at your home, business, or elsewhere.

Telescoping Feature

First of all, if possible, you should think about purchasing a telescoping flagpole. Telescoping flagpoles are great because you can extend them to the length that you want. Right now, you might be unsure of how tall your flagpole should be, since you might be having a hard time picturing how high you want your flag to fly. If you have a telescoping flagpole, however, you will have some flexibility, so you can play around with your flag at different heights until you choose the one that is right for your flag.

Additionally, you will probably find that a telescoping flagpole is quite easy for you to work with. It should be easy to carry to the installation spot since it won't be too tall. If you later want to remove the flagpole and put it somewhere else, transporting it should not be too hard, either.

Solar Light

Even though your flag might look great when displayed on a regular flagpole, you might want to shine a little bit of light on it so that you can really show it off, even on dark and cloudy nights. You could be worried about how you're going to hook the light up to electricity, however. Luckily, you can purchase flagpoles that feature solar lights. Then, you can make sure that you and everyone else can easily see your flag, and you won't have to worry about the hassle of rigging up an electric light or paying for the electric bill.

Proper Finish

Of course, your flagpole will be exposed to rain, wind, snow, and more after it is installed. You'll want to purchase a flagpole that can withstand all of these elements and still look good for a long time. Therefore, you should choose a flagpole that is made from the right material and that has the right finish. For example, you'll probably want a flagpole that has been powder coated, painted, or anodized. 

For more information, contact a local company that sells flagpoles.