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Marking flags are used to mark underground utilities and surveying points. They can also be useful for lawn companies, property appraisal and other industries. There are two types of staffs for marking flags, plastic staffs and wire staffs. We offer both types in 2 x 3 flags, 4 x 5 flags and 5 x 8 size flags.

Plastic staff marking flags are the safer alternative to wire for being around pets or children. If there is the possibility of lawn equipment or machinery being around the marking flags, plastic staffs will cause much less damage than wire staffs.

Wire staff marking flags are more durable than plastic staffs, and have better chances against bad weather. If you are planning on leaving marking flags in a particular location for a long period of time, wire staffs are the way to go.

No matter which type of marking flag staffs you choose, you can get marking flags in all of the APWA approved colors, florescent colors and more. There are also plain marking flags, printed marking flags and custom printed marking flags.

Presco is a leading manufacturer of commercial marking products, including marking flags. Made of durable, wind-tear resistant PVC, Presco marking flags are available in all APWA colors to meet the needs of various aboveground marking jobs. Ordering fluorescent flag colors is also an option. Presco marking flags are glued to staffs, not wrapped, so they can withstand breaking and tearing even in high wind conditions. Staffs come in assorted lengths, ranging from 12 inches to 36 inches, as well as in different materials, plastic or wire. Each staff type has its own benefits.

Presco’s plastic staff marking flags, made of sturdy, 1/8 inch PVC plastic, are the best safety option. Use plastic marking flags in situations where lawn mowers or other machinery could possibly run over the flags. Marking flags with plastic staffs are also ideal to use in yards or in other areas where children are around.

Presco’s steel wire staff marking flags, made of 16-gauge steel, are advantageous because of their tensile strength and bend ability. Marking flags with wire staffs are also cheaper than marking flags with plastic staffs.

This brand offers both solid color marking flags and custom printed marking flags. Solid marking flags identify underground utilities based on which APWA color the flags are. White marking flags, for example, indicate proposed excavation, blue marking flags indicate potable water lines, and green marking flags indicate sewers and drain lines. All color codes are listed on this APWA Uniform Color Codes chart. Custom printed marking flags serve a few purposes. Companies either order marking flags printed with standard utility messages, like “Gas”, “Water,” or “Danger,” or they order custom marking flags printed with their own company name or logo. Marking flags custom printed with a company name or logo serve as a great branding opportunity, since a company can promote itself at each job site.

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