Mounting Weathervane On Roof

Installing a cupola and weathervane especially on a pitched roof is no easy task but now you have the knowledge needed to tackle this task easily.

Mounting weathervane on roof.

Weathervane hardware shop our collection of weathervane mounting hardware roof mounts. Coffered ceilings countertop brackets crown moulding corbels square columns faux wood beams. Item 637787 model 524p. Each requires a modest amount of work that can be done in an afternoon.

No mounts or brackets are needed to install our copper weathervanes and finials on a cupola as shown. Weathervane mount cover adjustable roof mount. If not the ridge of the roof will work well. 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.

If you intend to top off your cupola with a weathervane make sure it comes with weathervane mounting hardware. The mounting tube was 12 tall with one set screw to pinch the stainless steel rod shown in this photo in place. Ruby red colored spacer balls. Polished copper roof mount 42 in 3 geese in flight weathervane.

Shop all weathervane hardware now. Copper weathervanes are large heavy and have substantial surface for the wind to push against. If your house has a cupola that is an ideal location for the weather vane. We used self driving lag screws from fasten master called headlok.

Prepare your roof with this headblock and brace system built in for an easy and secure mount. Cast aluminum weathervanes are light enough to be mounted to the surface where placement is desired. Products view gallery faq s. Next ensure that the assembly rod is.

There are several ways to mount a weathervane. Your weather vane should be mounted at the highest point of your roof. For this reason it is best to anchor the post within the roof by securing it firmly to the timbers that support the roof. A custom bracket like this would need to be fabricated locally and custom fit to the roof.

This is our most often used and recommended mounting. You can see that the bracing gussets are quite large. How to mount a weathervane on a roof first you must choose your mount. Use 3 inch 14 galvanized wood screws or self driving lag screws to secure the weathervane to the roof over the shingles.

If you re mounting your weathervane on a cupola learn how to install a cupola here. These 2 5 and 4 5 red glass balls will fit on the standard 3 4 weathervane rod.