We are proud to say that we are THE largest company in Canada to manufacture, install, repair, and distribute flagpoles. Committed to offering the highest quality, we primarily use Quebec-made materials from local suppliers. This is one of the reasons why Tecnima VL is a company you can trust!
DID YOU KNOW? We are accepted onto LEED Gold and Silver projects? LEED projects earn points for adopting sustainable building strategies in several categories. LEED buildings must be constructed in a way that reduces carbon emissions, conserves water, conserves energy, and reduces waste.
YES! And we are accepted for LEED Gold and Silver projects| Committed to offering a local product, the majority of our suppliers are within 50 km of us, some even less than 15 km from our company. 📌That means over 90% of our parts come from Quebec!
DID YOU KNOW? We are THE largest company in Canada to manufacture, install, repair and distribute flagpoles.
Our flags are designed for outdoor use, with UV protection. Whether for country flags or custom flags, we generally use 210 deniers Nylon, with a rope and toggle in addition to a reinforced band, making them TOP QUALITY.
On average, it takes 6 to 8 months for the implant to settle before the first tears appear. However, this will all depend on:
DID YOU KNOW? If your Quebec or Canadian flag is torn or faded, it is considered desecrated and is against the law? Your flag must always be in good condition in order to respect flag protocol.
YES! In Quebec, the official display of the Quebec flag by a public institution or establishment under the Government Administration is mandatory for identification purposes. This rule applies to all institutional buildings such as: School Service Centres – schools – and Universities – Hospitals, CSSS, CLSC – police stations, fire stations – courthouses, prisons, etc.
DID YOU KNOW? Adding a Canadian flag and the Cities/Municipalities flag is now an option for them. However, the place of honour for the Quebec flag must be respected.
A windsock indicates both the "direction" and the "wind strength"
To also indicate the wind strength, as each colored band indicates the number of knots - the wind strength.
The size of your windsock bracket will determine the size of the windsock. The bracket will allow your windsock to rotate with the wind… so NO, you can't screw it onto your pole!
Obviously, commercial and private airports, firefighters (for chemicals – arenas, factories, etc.), farmers, etc.
DID YOU KNOW? Airports use an ORANGE/WHITE windsock measuring 13 po dia x 5 ft L. This size meets airline standards. Several sizes are available, but this size/color is the most common.
NEVER! If your flagpole isn't already designed to hold more than one flag – which is the case for most flagpoles in Canada.
What determines the size of my flag:
All of these factors will be crucial in determining the size of your flag. Therefore, based on these various details, we will recommend a flag size – to meet both safety and aesthetic requirements.
WHY? The load force on the flagpole head, combined with the wind, can break the head of the flagpole, or even bend the shaft. Beyond the safety aspect, placing two flags one above the other is disrespectful to flags (protocol) and will also lead to premature wear and tear on the flags.
DID YOU KNOW? There is a protocol regarding the order in which different country and/or personalized flags are displayed. Depending on the institution/business, a specific order must be followed.
In Quebec, there are no standards on how to display your flag – however – institutions are required to display a Quebec or Canadian flag on their main buildings. Such as City Hall, municipal offices, offices of Members of Parliament (provincial and federal), libraries, etc.
NOTE: The law may differ from province to province; however, the display standard remains the same.
There is no requirement regarding the size. The standards to be met are related to:
DID YOU KNOW? There is also a standard for the quality of the fabric, the rope and the bead, as well as the manufacturing method for Quebec and Canadian flags. Since our clientele is primarily institutional, we only offer flags that meet government standards.
It should be noted that flying at half-mast is linked to a collective mourning period. Flying at half-mast can be done on a fixed date, for certain commemorations, or in personal or collective circumstances.
There are 2 official ways to lower a flagpole to half-mast:
A black tie must be tied to the top of the pole, under the cap, above the flag. The black tie must meet specific manufacturing and installation standards.
DID YOU KNOW? That there are requirements for governments to fly flags at half-mast? In Canada, flying flags at half-mast is mandatory for the following: the Sovereign, Governor General, Prime Minister, the Sovereign's family, former Prime Minister, etc. In Quebec, when the flag is flown at half-mast, any other flag or banner in the same group must also be taken down or flown at half-mast. Some flags or banners are never flown at half-mast.
NO! It doesn't require many tools, nothing specialized. As the barrel is light, it's possible to do it yourself.
Voici les étapes d’installation:
Here are the installation steps:
Congratulations, you installed your flagpole in approximately 1h15-30 minutes!
DID YOU KNOW? We have manuals to help you choose your flagpole based on available space, budget, and desired aesthetics and what safety precautions to take? In addition, we have various installation manuals to guide you through the different steps of the process.
Also, please note that we offer the installation service of ground flagpoles.
As THE flagpole specialist in Quebec, we always have stock of our various flagpole models. Depending on your display needs, available space, budget, and desired aesthetic, we can offer you several different models in various sizes.
Here are the available models:
DID YOU KNOW? That as a manufacturer, we are accepted for LEED Gold and Silver projects? Our products are made locally, with over 90% of our suppliers and materials sourced from our region.
In summary, we have become the LARGEST MANUFACTURER, REPAIR, INSTALLER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF FLAGPOLES IN CANADA!
…The answer will always be NO! It has a copyright, represented by the following logo: © This logo is found on sports and corporate logos, so its use is prohibited. Only authorized distributors may officially resell it.
Even if we use said logo with a slight modification, the whole thing remains illegal and contravenes the Intellectual Property Law, copyrights… which can result in a significant fine.
Depending on the model of your flagpole, there may be slight differences, but the essentials are as follows:
NOTE: that it is recommended to do this in the spring as well as in the fall. Take advantage of this opportunity to do it when you change your flag!
DID YOU KNOW? We offer flagpole repair services? Both our own flagpole models and for other companies. Generally, it is *possible to replace parts for the flagpole head as well as its internal system.**
Contact our team for more information!
TECNIMA VL IS ONE OF THE LARGEST COMPANIES IN CANADA -
MANUFACTURED, REPAIRED, INSTALLED AND DISTRIBUTED - FLAGPOLES!
Phone: 450 799-3664
Toll free : 1 888 430-2534
Email: info@tecnima.net
