Mounting Weathervane On Roof

No mounts or brackets are needed to install our copper weathervanes and finials on a cupola as shown.

Mounting weathervane on roof.

How to mount a weathervane on a roof first you must choose your mount. The mg weathervane sculpture piece weighed approximately 45 pounds. We used self driving lag screws from fasten master called headlok. Coffered ceilings countertop brackets crown moulding corbels square columns faux wood beams.

If you intend to top off your cupola with a weathervane make sure it comes with weathervane mounting hardware. Place your mount on the desired roof location and insert the largest assembly rod of the weathervane. 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. The mounting tube was 12 tall with one set screw to pinch the stainless steel rod shown in this photo in place.

There are several ways to mount a weathervane. Each requires a modest amount of work that can be done in an afternoon. Copper weathervanes are large heavy and have substantial surface for the wind to push against. Your weather vane should be mounted at the highest point of your roof.

Ruby red colored spacer balls. Next ensure that the assembly rod is. Item 637787 model 524p. You can see that the bracing gussets are quite large.

Most cupola roofs come with mounting hardware to easily install a weathervane. Use 3 inch 14 galvanized wood screws or self driving lag screws to secure the weathervane to the roof over the shingles. These 2 5 and 4 5 red glass balls will fit on the standard 3 4 weathervane rod. Weathervane mount cover adjustable roof mount.

Weathervane hardware shop our collection of weathervane mounting hardware roof mounts. Polished copper roof mount 42 in 3 geese in flight weathervane. If not the ridge of the roof will work well. Shop all weathervane hardware now.

Products view gallery faq s. Cast aluminum weathervanes are light enough to be mounted to the surface where placement is desired. This is our most often used and recommended mounting. 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.

A custom bracket like this would need to be fabricated locally and custom fit to the roof. If your house has a cupola that is an ideal location for the weather vane.