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Weathervane and Cupola

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

The perfect weathervane and cupola combination

If you are looking for something really stylish to decorate the outside of your home, why not consider the perfect weathervane and cupola combination? The weathervane is made from the finest copper, and the cupola is accented from the same material, making them the perfect matching pair!

What kind of mounting do you need for the weathervane then?

If you are mounting a weathervane with a cupola then you don’t need any special weathervane mounting at all. This is because the cupola comes structurally pre configured to house the weathervane internally.

Choosing the weathervane and cupola for you

All standard weathervanes will fit inside the standard cupola, so you can choose the copper weathervane that you like best from the hundreds of designs available. Whether you want something sophisticated like an eagle or a heron, or something a little more fun like a dancing pig or a martini glass, you can just choose the right pointer and choose the best cupola for your home.

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Weathervane

Monday, July 16th, 2007

What exactly is a weathervane?

The weathervane is more than just a pretty pointer on top of your home – it actually has a useful function. It is an instrument that is used to determine the source direction of a blowing wind so that the wind can be named. It is really easy to use:  you simply line up the pointer with the compass points beneath it, and then you know what to call the wind!

Why do I want to know the name of a blowing wind?

The name of a wind can give you clues about what is going to happen to the weather. Of course this is different all across the world, but some people know the North Easterly wind to bring rain, whilst others know it to bring sunshine. It is a great way to help people predict what is going to happen to the weather, and prepare accordingly.

How do I recognize a weathervane?

Weathervanes were traditionally roosters or arrows that spun on an axis, but now you can get just about any pointer design that your heart desires. You can recognize a vane by its compass points and its location – it is always on the highest point of the building – and the fact that there is a flat design that spins with the slightest hint of a wind.

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Weather Vanes

Saturday, July 14th, 2007

The legacy of weather vanes

Weather vanes have been around for as long as anyone can remember, and, more than that, date back as far as the 9th century A.D. There is also a suggestion that weathervanes were also used in ancient Egypt. Whatever the case, weathervanes have stood the test of time and they are as much loved now as they were hundreds of years ago! The materials and the designs have changed, but the great instrument remains the same.

The new pointer design revolution!

Pointers nowadays have taken a turn to the artistic, and you can get just about any design that you like. Traditionally the rooster and the arrow used to tell people where a blowing wind was coming from, but now you can have anything from a Chinese dragon to a dancing pig with a martini glass!

Get your weather vanes today and be a part of ongoing history

Now you too can take part in one of the most exciting trends that has survived hundreds of years, and get a weather vane that accurately expresses your personality. Choose the pointer that you like best and carry on an age old legacy.

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Weather Vane

Friday, July 13th, 2007

The weather vane has come a long way!

Nobody knows how long the weather vane has been around for, but it has certainly outlasted other instruments of its time! There are records that the weathervane was used in ancient Egypt, but no solid proof can back this up. The earliest and most important record widely known is that the Pope in the 9th Century (A.D.) declared that all churches should have a rooster weathervane in remembrance of Peter the Apostle. Nowadays the weathervane is still in every day use, despite advances in modern technology.

What exactly does the weather vane do?

The weathervane is quite a simple instrument which is used to determine the source direction of a blowing wind. This is because all winds are named from their source, and thus the weathervane allows any user or passer by to name the blowing wind easily. Certain winds indicate changes in the weather, so it can be used to predict rain, clouds or sunshine too.

How does the weathervane work?

The weathervane consists of two parts: the carefully balanced pointer which spins, and the stationary rod that has the compass points attached to it. The rod is attached to the pinnacle of a building, with the compass points in the right directions, and the pointer being able to move freely.  The pointer is designed to spin into the source direction of a wind through careful balancing, so you just match up the pointer with the compass points below it.

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Weather Vanes

Thursday, July 12th, 2007

The legacy of weather vanes

Weather vanes have been around for as long as anyone can remember, and, more than that, date back as far as the 9th century A.D. There is also a suggestion that weathervanes were also used in ancient Egypt. Whatever the case, weathervanes have stood the test of time and they are as much loved now as they were hundreds of years ago! The materials and the designs have changed, but the great instrument remains the same.

The new pointer design revolution!

Pointers nowadays have taken a turn to the artistic, and you can get just about any design that you like. Traditionally the rooster and the arrow used to tell people where a blowing wind was coming from, but now you can have anything from a Chinese dragon to a dancing pig with a martini glass!

Get your weather vanes today and be a part of ongoing history

Now you too can take part in one of the most exciting trends that has survived hundreds of years, and get a weather vane that accurately expresses your personality. Choose the pointer that you like best and carry on an age old legacy.

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Weathervains

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

A whole new range of weathervains to choose from!

Gone are the days of the rooster and the arrow: now you can choose from a range of beautiful weathervane pointers that will completely transform the look of your home. Whether you want a sophisticated heron or a cheeky dancing pig with a martini glass, you now have the freedom to choose!

What exactly is the pointer pointing out?

The pointers on weathervains are all pointing out the source direction of a blowing wind. Most people get this wrong and think that it is pointing out the direction that the wind is blowing to. It points to the source because all winds are named from their source, and the lining up of the pointer with the compass points below it provides an accurate naming process.

Express your personality with new weathervains

Choose the pointer design that best represents your personality, and advertise your good taste to the world! Decorate the outside of your home with the same care and attention that you give the inside, and see what a difference it makes to the homely quality of your house.

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Weathervain

Monday, July 9th, 2007

What’s the difference between ‘weathervain’ and ‘weathervane’?

Weathervanes have traveled across the world for centuries, gaining popularity in different countries and, at the same time, simply gaining new spelling variations. Weathervain is simply a variation of the name we all know, weathervane, and other variations also include weather vayne, windvane, and weather vane. There is no difference between these instruments other than in the spelling.

What exactly does a weathervain do?

The weathervane is an instrument that is used to name the source direction of a wind. Through careful calibration the pointer always rotates in order to point in the source direction of any blowing wind, which allows users to line up the pointer with the compass points below in order to name the wind accurately.

What does a pointer look like?

Traditionally pointers have always taken the form of copper impressions of either arrows or roosters, but nowadays you can choose from a whole range of interesting designs to adorn your weathervane, including dancing pigs, Chinese dragons and a host of other animals.


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Horse Weathervane

Friday, July 6th, 2007

Throw out the old bird and get a new horse weathervane!

Gone are the days when the rooster sat atop your home and helped people tell the direction of a blowing wind: nowadays you can have just about any animal or design helping you to name the wind, from a sophisticated horse weathervane to something a little more exciting like a Chinese dragon weathervane.

What exactly does the pointer do anyway?

The pointer is the part of this instrument that spins on its axis according to the blowing wind and, with careful balance and consideration, settles in the source direction of the wind. This allows a user to name the wind easily by simply lining up the pointer with the compass points on the weathervane beneath it.

A sophisticated horse weathervane for a sophisticated set up

If you are looking for the best way to jazz up the outside of your home with a touch of style, then why not get yourself a weathervane and cupola couple with a stylish horse on top? Choose your favorite animal or favorite design that really communicates your personality.

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Rooster Weather Vane

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

The legacy of the rooster weather vane

The rooster has always sat atop our homes and told us which way the wind is coming from, but people seldom stop to ask why it is a rooster and not another bird, or animal for that matter. To cut a long story short, in the 9th century AD, the Pope declared that all churches shall have a rooster weather vane in remembrance of the apostle Peter, and since that day the rooster has flown from perch to perch and strength to strength.

The modern weather vane twist

Nowadays you can choose just about any pointer to sit atop your home, from the traditional rooster to the unconventional dancing pig with a martini glass! Copper weathervanes maintain the style of traditional weathervanes whilst the pointer designs get more fun, exciting and expressive.

A stylish copper rooster weather vane for your home

There is nothing more classy and sophisticated than a new, shiny copper weathervane that stands proudly at its perch on top of your home, garage or barn – so why not replace your old drab rooster with a new, proud bird with all the trimmings?

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Rooster Weathervane

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

The traditional rooster weathervane

Most of us have a rooster weathervane atop our homes, but few of us stop to question the relevance of the shape of the pointer. Is it because the rooster is the bird that always has the highest perch on a small holding? Or is it because the rooster is a symbol of authority? It is actually because the rooster was a biblical reference from the book of Luke, and the Pope in the 9th Century (A.D.) declared that all churches should have a rooster weather vane as a symbol of remembrance of the apostle Peter.

What do modern times hold for the rooster weathervane?

The rooster is still alive and well today in modern times, and is not daunted by the sudden design revolution that allows all birds, animals, and fun creatures to point out the source direction of a blowing wind. Those people who like a bit of whimsy opt for a dancing pig with a martini glass, and those who love a classic stick by the old rooster.

Choosing your favorite pointer

You must choose the pointer that best represents your own personality, because it is one of the first things that someone will see when visiting your home. The classic rooster always holds a sense of style, but the modern heron might suit your personal preferences better.

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