Step 1 assemble your weather vane.
Install weather vane before or after roof.
How to install a cupola with a weathervane.
Most cupola roofs come with mounting hardware to easily install a weathervane.
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Installing a weather vane on your home like any other type of work done on the roof of your home it is crucial that you observe every precaution to avoid falls when about to install a wind vane.
Before starting the work i pulled out my ipad and had the customer sign the quote with the labor at 125 and the materials at 40 for a total of 165.
Place the mounting rod that came with the weathervane in the mount and mark it about 16 inches above the roof or to the length specified in the mounting instructions.
Dig hole and add cement per instructions on the cement bag.
Once you ve identified a location on the roof locate your rafters.
Curling or blistering shingles can create an unevenness on a roof that can cause you to lose your footing.
Use the level to make sure it stays plumb while concrete sets up.
The security device is physically attached to the weathervane sculpture piece and must be added at the time the weathervane is being constructed.
Instructions for installing your weathervane on a galvanized pipe or post in the ground.
A traditional weathervane will have a brass rod approximately 28 inches long a large and a small copper globe a brass collar with set screws a directional with set screws a spinning ornament and a stainless steel inner rod and ball bearing.
Some people install them in the middle of their roofs other people install them toward the left or right third of the roof.
Insert galvanized pipe or treated wooden post or redwood post.
Identify and agree to the location of the weathervane before you install it.
27 l x 20 h add approx.
Skip this step if your vane does not have a security device.
It cannot be added after the weathervane has shipped.
Trim brass post if necessary.
If you intend to top off your cupola with a weathervane make sure it comes with weathervane mounting hardware.
These are the dimensions.
I took a look at the weathervane and the customer showed me where on the roof they wanted it mounted.
I always have my customers sign off on the quote before starting the.
Optional security device assembly.
If you are using the roof mount place a dab of roofing cement on the screws to prevent a leak.
Installation of finials and roofcaps skip to step 3 if installing a roof cap only first determine if it is possible to drill a 3 4 hole into the peak of your roof for bottom of finial s post.
Then use a hacksaw to trim the post.
10 to dimension height for directionals and spacer balls if you like the we.
Unless you want to add a weathervane this is the last step to installing your cupola on your pitched roof.
This is the best method for anchoring a finial drill hole up to 4 into peak.
Fasten the mount with the screws.
