Some very heavy winds pulled our previous flag pole holder right out of the brick and mortar. I replaced it with the super-heavy-duty holder shown below, made of 316 marine-grade stainless steel, a high-corrosion-resistant stainless steel alloy commonly used in marine, coastal, chemical, and outdoor environments. I drilled the two top holes in the mortar with a regular drill. To drill through the brick, I borrowed a hammer drill and bought a new masonry drill bit. After a half-hour of effort, I had one hole drilled and the other one started. I went back to the hardware store and bought a different brand, the one at the second link below, and finished the second hole in about ten seconds. If I had to do it again, I would drill all four holes into the brick, as it's much stronger. One more lesson learned.
Flag Pole Holder > https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTHCFWS9
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