Installing weathervanes WITHOUT mounts or brackets is best !
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ROOF INSTALLATION
The preferred method of installing weathervanes is directly into your roof. No mounting brackets needed.
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CUPOLA INSTALLATION
No Mounts or Brackets are needed to install Copper Weathervanes and Finials on a Cupola as shown.
Cast aluminum weathervanes are light enough to be mounted to a surface where placement is desired.
Copper weathervanes are large, heavy, and have substantial surface space for the wind to push against.
For this reason, it is best to anchor the post within the roof by securing it firmly to the timbers that support the roof.
It is best to embed half of the weathervane’s post in the roof for proper support.
Use a bracket to mount a weathervane externally only when it is impossible to embed a post.
In this case, keep the weathervane’s post as short as possible to prevent it from tilting which will prevent proper rotation.
Use stainless steel hardware whenever possible as painted steel hardware requires periodic maintenance.
