How To Roof Mount A Wind Vane

Weathervanes are easy to assemble and install.

How to roof mount a wind vane.

Go into your attic and find the ridgepole the horizontal beam that runs the length of the roof s ridge. Aa statuary weathervane co. Installing a weathervane using a v shaped mounting. Once you ve identified a location on the roof locate your rafters.

H x 2 in. If you plan to mount your weathervane on top of a roof the addition of a cupola can really make it stand out. The assembled size of this weathervane is 19 in. A custom bracket like this would need to be fabricated locally and custom fit to the roof.

L x 18 in. L directional and copper globes. Different types of stainless steel v brackets offered with west coast weather vanes. Use a bracket to mount a weathervane externally only when it is impossible to embed a post.

A 401al roof mount is recommended to mount your weathervane to your rooftop sold separately. Some people install them in the middle of their roofs other people install them toward the left or right third of the roof. On the roof with your power drill drill a vertical hole directly into the ridge point of the roof. Includes an assembly rod solid brass 18 in.

B mounting a weather vane or finial in a cupola tower turret steeple or gazebo with a headblock or on a ridge with a ridgepole. You will most likely wind up with some damage. It s a matter of preference but decide beforehand. The figure only size is 19 in.

It could be severe such as fire part or all of your structure destroyed or blown apart etc to minor things like blown electrical appliances such as tv s etc. L x 36 in. Use stainless steel hardware whenever possible as painted steel hardware requires periodic maintenance. Home weathervane.

Weathervane mount cover adjustable roof mount. Identify and agree to the location of the weathervane before you install it. The mounting tube was 12 tall with one set screw to pinch the stainless steel rod shown in this photo in place. Find roof mount weathervanes at lowe s today.

Cupolas weather vanes parts open 8am 9pm 1 877 782 8837. Make sure the drill bit is no larger than the brass rod. Most garden weathervanes are designed to be mounted on a post and stuck into the ground. Prepare your roof with this headblock and brace system built in for an easy and secure mount.

This is our most often used and recommended mounting. Hopefully you now understand why you need to do one of two things when it. Aa statuary weathervane co. Roof finials roof caps.

In this case keep the weathervane s post as short as possible to prevent it from tilting which will prevent proper rotation. H x 15 in.