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Sizing Weathervanes and Finials

The first question usually is; What is the right size?

When sizing a weathervane, use the figure’s largest dimension, length or height, in your determination.

The ‘First rule of thumb’ is “Scale to Width”, one inch per figure’s size should equal one foot of  main roof line below or 1″ =1″ of cupola’s width.  Most people find that adding a little extra looks even better. Example: a 32 foot garage roof is OK with a 32″ figure but will look best with a 36″ figure,  36″ high Finial,  or 36″ square cupola (base width).    ‘Second rule of thumb’ is “Scale to Height”, the higher up or farther away your piece goes, the larger it will need to be in proportion.  An 24″ figure will look fine on a 24′ roof if it is one story but too small if that roof is 2 or 3 stories up so size up to a 30″ on a 2 story and 36″ on a 3 story building.  ‘Third Rule of thumb’ is “Scale to Stature”,  When choosing your weathervane, be conscious of it’s stature when sizing it to your application. A simple 36″ long arrow has less stature than a 36″ long Buffalo or ship. Go larger with figures of less stature and smaller with figures of large stature.

Create a scaled drawing of the building and figure to see the proportions or make a full size silhouette template of the piece and hold it in place on the roof.  If you’re still stumped, feel free to email me for sizing assistance.  My best advice is ‘bigger always looks best’.

Quick Size Chart

Backyard Buildings – under 500 sq ft   –  18″ Weathervane or Finial.

1 – 2 car garage or equivalent  —   18″ – 27″ Weathervane or Finial.

2 – 3 car garage or equivalent  —   27″ – 36″ Weathervane or Finial.

3 -4 car garage or equivalent   —   36″ – 45″ Weathervane or Finial.

(FINIALS – One foot of finial height per story of turret tower.  –  36″ Finial for 3 story tower.)

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