Cupolas
Cupolas: an old architectural accent with a new function
Cupolas have been used throughout history as an accent that ventilates the room below it. Structured like a bell tower, there are specific openings for wind to enter and move down gently into the room below. With the modern advent of air conditioners, the cupola has now got a new function: it securely houses the weathervane.
How does a weathervane pointer work?
The weathervane pointer is a carefully balanced instrument that spins on its axis with the slightest hint of a breeze, and settles in the direction that the wind is coming from. This is because all winds are named from their source direction, and the alignment with the pointer and the compass points beneath it make it easy to name the wind quickly.
What are cupolas made from nowadays?
You can get a cupola made from almost anything, but a top quality cupola is made from top quality components, like pine or cedar wood and copper detailing for overall aesthetic appeal.
