How do I read my weathervane? What makes it turn?
The assembly portion made up of the post, compass points and globes do not turn. The figure/arrow is the only...
Do the weathervanes need to be assembled? Is it easy?
Your weathervane will be provided un-assembled to save on shipping costs/ ease of transportation. Most weathervanes only have 4 components...
Why is a roof bracket not included in the price of copper weathervanes?
It is impractical to include a roof bracket with the weathervane due to the large variety of places a weathervane...
Do I need to have a cupola to install a weathervane?
No, weathervanes can be used with or without cupolas. A weathervane can be installed almost anywhere you desire. Click Here for a...
Can a roof cap be used to mount a finial or weathervane?
Our roof caps are ornamental and I do NOT recommend using one to solely support a finial or weathervane. Finials...
Should my weathervane come down if a storm is on the way?
Most weathervanes are designed to work in winds up to 60 miles per hour. Quality hand-sculpted weathervanes may handle up...
What is the difference between Machine Stamped and Hand-Sculpted weathervanes?
Figures that are Machine Stamped into pre-shaped molds in the blink of an eye are predominantly made in China, Indonesia,...
What is roof pitch?
Roof pitch is the angle or ‘steepness’ of your roof. The larger the number the steeper the roof pitch.
Can I add an arrow to a weathervane if it is not shown with one?
Most weathervanes can have an arrow added to the design. If you are interested in having an arrow added and...
Why don’t all weathervanes have arrows?
Traditional weathervane designs only used arrows as part of the design when the subject needed help to “rotate” or if...
How long before the copper changes color?
Once bare copper is exposed to the air, it immediately begins to tarnish. Exposure to outdoor elements will expedite and...
Can the copper figures be painted?
Yes, copper must first be properly chemically and mechanically cleaned. Zinc chromate primer should be used as a binder and...
Are wrought iron style weathervanes actually painted Aluminum?
Yes, the wrought iron style weathervanes are actually cast aluminum that is enameled black. The wrought iron look is due...
What is included with the weathervane?
All of my weathervanes are priced complete. They include a figure, post, directionals, and most include decorative balls. The directionals’...
What does Copper, Bronze, Verdigris, and Gold Leaf mean in Pricing?
These are the finishes. Natural copper is like a penny, a pinkish-tan color. This will darken to a chocolate brown...
Are the weathervane figures three-dimensional or are they flat?
Most of my weathervane figures are known as swell-bodied. Click Here for a detailed explanation of the different styles available.
Is there anything that can be applied to the copper to prevent it from tarnishing?
There are clear coat products for metal when used outdoors. Weathervanes and cupolas require periodic maintenance and their lofty location...
What is the exact size of the weathervane figure? I see that in some cases only the length of the weathervane or arrow is listed.
Ferro Weathervanes automatically proportions the weathervane figure to the arrow. You will automatically have the correct size figure by using...