How To Roof Mount A Wind Vane

Installing a weathervane using a v shaped mounting.

How to roof mount a wind vane.

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. Make sure the drill bit is no larger than the brass rod. Weathervane mount cover adjustable roof mount. In this case keep the weathervane s post as short as possible to prevent it from tilting which will prevent proper rotation.

This is our most often used and recommended mounting. Once you ve identified a location on the roof locate your rafters. You will most likely wind up with some damage. It s a matter of preference but decide beforehand.

L x 18 in. Use a bracket to mount a weathervane externally only when it is impossible to embed a post. H x 15 in. Identify and agree to the location of the weathervane before you install it.

Roof finials roof caps. On the roof with your power drill drill a vertical hole directly into the ridge point of the roof. The mounting tube was 12 tall with one set screw to pinch the stainless steel rod shown in this photo in place. L x 36 in.

Go into your attic and find the ridgepole the horizontal beam that runs the length of the roof s ridge. Prepare your roof with this headblock and brace system built in for an easy and secure mount. The figure only size is 19 in. You can mount your new weathervane with a large variety of mounting or display options for both indoor and outdoor use.

Cupolas weather vanes parts open 8am 9pm 1 877 782 8837. Use stainless steel hardware whenever possible as painted steel hardware requires periodic maintenance. As a general rule roof mounted weathervanes tend to be larger in size than those mounted closer to the ground. Some people install them in the middle of their roofs other people install them toward the left or right third of the roof.

A 401al roof mount is recommended to mount your weathervane to your rooftop sold separately. H x 2 in. A custom bracket like this would need to be fabricated locally and custom fit to the roof. Find roof mount weathervanes at lowe s today.

Home weathervane. Hopefully you now understand why you need to do one of two things when it. Includes an assembly rod solid brass 18 in. Aa statuary weathervane co.

Aa statuary weathervane co. Most garden weathervanes are designed to be mounted on a post and stuck into the ground. This is the beam into which you will need to drill to mount the brass rod. If you plan to mount your weathervane on top of a roof the addition of a cupola can really make it stand out.

Different types of stainless steel v brackets offered with west coast weather vanes. The assembled size of this weathervane is 19 in.