What is FFAs experience with the impact of wind, ocean water, and sun on its poles?
FFA’s poles were initially manufactured and installed on the Mediterranean sea coast, a region where elements are particularly challenging: It is very hot during the summer. The sea water salinity is unusually high. And the region is frequently hit by a high wind called Mistral, a cold, dry and powerful wind, reaching average speeds of 60mph (100kph), with gusts of 90mph (150kph). It generally blows for 2-3 days without interruption, at least half a dozen times every year. FFA’s poles installed in that region have aged very well and can still be seen decades after installation. Over the years, we have installed flagpoles throughout the world in areas with extreme weather. For example, FFA’s flagpoles have been standing for many years at the Ryad International Airport in Saudi Arabia, where the summer heat regularly hits 120 degrees Fahrenheit. FFA has also installed poles in Siberia, on the tundra, where temperatures regularly fall below zero. The decision to install our poles in that
