If not the ridge of the roof will work well.
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.
The mounting tube was 12 tall with one set screw to pinch the stainless steel rod shown in this photo in place.
A custom bracket like this would need to be fabricated locally and custom fit to the roof.
Copper weathervanes are large heavy and have substantial surface for the wind to push against.
No mounts or brackets are needed to install our copper weathervanes and finials on a cupola as shown.
Your weather vane should be mounted at the highest point of your roof.
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Weathervane mount cover adjustable roof mount.
Use 3 inch 14 galvanized wood screws or self driving lag screws to secure the weathervane to the roof over the shingles.
We used self driving lag screws from fasten master called headlok.
Ruby red colored spacer balls.
You can see that the bracing gussets are quite large.
Cast aluminum weathervanes are light enough to be mounted to the surface where placement is desired.
These 2 5 and 4 5 red glass balls will fit on the standard 3 4 weathervane rod.
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This is our most often used and recommended mounting.
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Most cupola roofs come with mounting hardware to easily install a weathervane.
If you intend to top off your cupola with a weathervane make sure it comes with weathervane mounting hardware.
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Polished copper roof mount 42 in 3 geese in flight weathervane.
Each requires a modest amount of work that can be done in an afternoon.
There are several ways to mount a weathervane.
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.
Place your mount on the desired roof location and insert the largest assembly rod of the weathervane.
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If you re mounting your weathervane on a cupola learn how to install a cupola here.
For this reason it is best to anchor the post within the roof by securing it firmly to the timbers that support the roof.
Next ensure that the assembly rod is.