Extending the Life of Your Flags
Many small businesses prefer the use of advertising flags for marketing due to its inexpensiveness. However, despite the relative affordability of an advertising flag or banner if it is not properly taken care of. The material of the flag deteriorate over time and it can sustain damage that necessitates replacing it with a new one. The frequency of replacement will dictate the cost of advertising for a business.
Any business owner would want to lower its expenses as to improve profits. By extending the life of your flags, you can greatly reduce your advertising expense. So how do you increase the life of your flags? First, you need to learn about the things that can damage flags. Sunlight, strong winds, rain and vandalism are the common culprits and reasons why flags need to be replaced. The ultraviolet ray from sunlight will cause the colors of the flag to fade. Some companies that manufacture and sell flags and accessories offer options for materials that are resistant to UV rays. If you are living in an area that gets a significant sunlight every year, the UV resistant flags are worth considering. Rain water is often acidic which can be harsh on the flag. Just like how flag companies have products designed to be resistant against the sun, there are also rain-resistant flags. A strong wind can be very damaging to the flag. The whiplash caused by a strong gust can cause the fabric to tear. The larger the flag, the more wind it will catch and the stronger the whiplash will become. If you are in a place that frequently gets hit by strong winds, it is best to go for smaller flags or fabrics that allows air to pass through instead of catching it. If a person is intent on vandalizing your flag, there is no way to prevent it. However, using a flagpole that can be locked to prevent the flag from getting taken down helps deter would be vandals.
