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Wind Vanes

Friday, September 28th, 2007

Wind vanes with a focus on art and craftsmanship

Bar Harbor Weathervanes has been crafting the most beautiful and stylish wind vanes for more than thirty five years, and continues to deliver the best quality at the most affordable prices on the market. Nothing compares to genuine craftsmanship, which is why they push the top quality production of their vanes.

No more machine production!

Most of the pointers and cupolas at Bar Harbor Weathervanes are hand made from scratch. That means that you get a unique piece of art every time you buy a new pointer or wind vane apparatus, with all of the functionality of traditional weathervane.

Genuine wind vanes made the traditional way

Nothing beats the right way of doing things, so Bar Harbor Weathervanes doesn’t take any shortcuts. Your weathervanes, pointers and cupolas are all made the old traditional way to deliver superior results all the time.

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Copper Weathervane

Friday, September 28th, 2007

The copper weathervane difference

There is something artistically intrinsic about the copper weathervane – the beautiful shine, the natural aged patina, and, of course, the carefully handcrafted design. All of these add to the fact that your weathervane is a beautiful piece of functional art.

The different copper weathervane finishes available

There are three choices regarding finishes for your new weathervane. You can choose to leave it plain so that it will age naturally over time, you can prevent this ageing process with a coat of special varnish, or you can choose to speed up the ageing process with a natural patina look.

Mounting your weathervane with a stylish cupola

Consider a cupola for a stylish and clever way to mount your weathervane. No additional mounting is required: simply slip the standard weathervane rod into the opening of the mounted cupola and align the directionals with the correct compass points to start using your weathervane.

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Weathervains

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

Installing weathervains: easier than you think

Installing weathervains is a lot easier than it looks – you just need the right equipment and the right place. You first need to choose where you are going to mount your vane: on a pole? On your roof? On top of your garage? Then you need to purchase the corresponding weathervane mounting for the area that you choose.

What now?

Each weathervane comes with a set of easy to follow instructions to make the installation process easier. It is just a matter of installing the mounting onto the intended area, mounting the weathervane unit, and aligning the compass points.

An alternative way of mounting weathervains: the cupola

The cupola is not only a beautiful architectural accent, it is also a practical no fuss way of mounting your weathervane. All cupolas come structurally designed to hold weathervanes, so you do not need to purchase additional mounting.

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Windvanes

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

Windvanes:  helping you to determine the weather

Everybody watches the weather report on TV, and soon they begin to associate the different types of oncoming weather with the type of wind that is blowing. For example, in certain parts of the world a NW wind means lots of rain! Now you can predict the weather by yourself with your own windvane.

How to read your windvanes

Reading your windvanes is easy. All you need to do is visually align the direction that the pointer is pointing into with the directionals below the pointer. That will give you the accurate name of the blowing wind.

The role of the weathervane pointer

The pointer is a free moving object that rotates on the single middle axis point. It is carefully balanced so that it always settles in the source direction of a blowing wind - this is because all winds are named from their source.

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Weathervane and Cupola

Friday, September 21st, 2007

The winning weathervane and cupola combination

If you are looking for a stylish addition to the exterior décor of your home, you need not look any further than the winning weathervane and cupola combination. The cupola is a beautiful architectural component which elevates the weathervane out of the way of any obstacles and puts it neatly on display.

The no-fuss installation with your new weathervane

Ordinarily you would have to purchase additional mounting apparatus in order to set up your weathervane, but the cupola comes structurally designed to house a weathervane rod, so no additional mounting is required. All you need to do is mount the cupola, and pop the weathervane in the designated slot!

Matching copper finishes on your weathervane and cupola

Each weathervane is hand crafted from the finest copper, and the same copper forms a roofing on the cupola structure. For a really stylish look, match up your choice of finishes on the weathervane and cupola copper aspects – such as the natural patina look or the long lasting varnished shine.

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Weathervane

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

A hand crafted weathervane: functional art

There is nothing more satisfying than investing in a beautiful piece of art that does more than please the eye, and now you can have this satisfaction with your new weathervane. Stylish and sophisticated, your wind instrument looks good and helps you to name a blowing wind all at the same time.

Where does the art bit come in?

Each hand crafted pointer is modeled on a beautiful design, and is carefully calibrated to provide accurate readings. The shape and contours of the pointer imitate real objects and creatures, and thus provide you with beautiful and realistic art. You can have a sailboat pointing out a wind, or even a charming horse. The pointer makes each vane completely unique.

Installing your weathervane

You need to decide where you would like to install your weathervane on your property, and then purchase the relevant mounting apparatus. Attach this securely, and just fit the weathervane in. You may also choose to purchase the good looking cupola, which comes structurally predefined to hold a vane, so no additional mounting is required.

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Weather Vane

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

The superior weather vane that will serve you for a life time

If you are looking to add a touch of weather vane class to your home, then you want to make sure that you choose a vane that looks great, and that will last a life time of accurate wind-reading results. You can get exactly this from Bar Harbor Weathervanes.

Hand made aestheticism: functional art

Each hand made weathervane is more than just a functional wind instrument: it is also a stylish and beautiful piece of unique art. Even though most weathervanes are modeled on the same design, no two can ever be alike: that’s the hand made difference.

A multitude of weather vane designs available

Another great factor is that there are many beautiful designs to choose from to suit all personality types - whether you want something whimsical like the popular party pig, or traditional like the crowing rooster weathervane.

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Weathervain

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

How to read your weathervain

Reading your weathervane is a lot easier than you may think that it is. All that you need to do is visually align the pointer with the compass points beneath it in order to name a blowing wind. The pointer freely rotates and settles in the source direction of a blowing wind, so you can be sure that you will accurately name any wind at any given time.

What is the weathervain made from?

Each weathervain is hand crafted out of the finest sheets of copper, and offers long lasting good looks and a life time of accurate readings. Each pointer is carefully balanced and professionally calibrated to provide reliable readings.

The different types of pointers available

There is an extensive range of pointers available for you to choose from when you decide to purchase a weathervane. You can choose something fun and whimsical like a party pig weathervane, or something a little more traditional like a rooster weathervane – the options are limitless!

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Weather Vain

Monday, September 17th, 2007

The linguistic diversity of the weather vain

The weathervane is a well loved across the globe, so it is no wonder that it has acquired various names wherever it goes - including wind vane, weather vain, wind vane and more. No matter where you go it is still the same great instrument – just with a different name!

What exactly does the weather vain do?

The weathervane enables you to accurately name a blowing wind. It does this through careful balance and calibration – allowing the pointer to rotate freely and to settle in the source direction of a blowing wind. By aligning this direction with the compass points beneath, a user can easily identify the name of the wind.

How is a wind named?

It is a common misconception that winds are named according to where they are going, but they aren’t. They are actually named according to where they are coming from, which is why the pointer rests in the source direction of a blowing wind.

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Pig Weathervane

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Have some fun with your home décor and a pig weathervane

If you prefer whimsical over classical, and fun over serious, then you need to throw out your old rooster weathervane and opt for the more interesting and exciting pig weathervane. This dancing pig makes naming winds fun by pointing them out with his aptly poised martini glass!

The hand made pig weathervane

Choosing a hand made weathervane gives your home a little added extra: each hand crafted item is unlike any other, and offers a unique artistic item that is functional at the same time. Hand made items also offer attention to detail and overall care unlike mass manufactured items.

How does the pig pointer work?

Pointers are always carefully balanced and calibrated so that they always settle in the source direction of a blowing wind. By aligning your pig’s martini glass with the compass points beneath him you can accurately name a blowing wind.

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