If the cleat kit includes a parts list, check the size of the screws. For example, they might be ⅛ inch (3. 18mm). Choose a drill bit that is one size smaller than the screws so the screws will still catch the sides of the drilled holes. You’ll drill holes for two screws. Use the cleat as a guide for how far apart the holes need to be.
You’ll stick the flagpole into a bucket, which you’ll fill with cement. The plastic wrap helps make it so the PVC can be removed from the concrete. The directed size is an estimate. The height of your bucket will determine how high up the PVC needs to be covered with plastic. The important part is that you put the hole of the PVC in the center so the hole does not get cement inside it.
Use a shovel or a hoe to mix the cement. The right consistency is when the cement slowly slides off of the tool.
Hold the PVC for a few minutes until the top of the cement forms a crust. At this point it will be settled enough that you can let go of the PVC.
Always read the directions for the specific brand of concrete mix you’ve bought. They will give you an idea about how long the concrete will take to full set.
Stick the flagpole back into the hole which formed when the cement hardened.
