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A delicate heron weathervane to delight your home

Your weathervane is an extension of the interior décor of your home, and should reflect your personal preferences in décor and quality living to your visiting friends and neighbors. Toss out the old rooster weathervane and opt for something that is more suited to your home, such as the gentle and elegant heron weathervane.

Completing the look of your heron weathervane with a copper finish

When choosing a handmade copper weathervane you also have to choose a particular copper finish with which to complete the look. There is the standard plain copper which naturally ages darker brown and then green-gray; the extended gloss which keeps the copper shiny for longer; and the patina look which turns the copper a natural green-gray aged color.

The heron: a symbol of quiet power and renewal

The heron itself is a natural symbol of quiet power and a renewal in life. The heron is patient, loyal and easy-going, but is also associated with rebirth which makes it a great positive pointer to have on your home.

The great duck weathervane: stylish, traditional, and even a little fun

Your weathervane does not have to be the stuffy rooster that has adorned homes and churches alike for hundreds of years. Why not opt for something that’s still conservative, but just different enough to look great on your home? Bar Harbor Weathervanes have a range of beautiful duck weathervane styles for you to choose from.

The handmade difference and the copper duck weathervane

Your copper duck pointer will be individual and totally unique, offering you unrivalled good looks and a guaranteed longevity. Because each copper weathervane is entirely hand crafted from nothing, there can be no two vanes which are identical. Thus when you purchase your copper weathervane you not only get a great wind reader, but a functional piece of art too.

How to read your new duck pointer

Reading your weathervane is easy: all you need to do is see where the duck is pointing. You can do this by looking at the fixed compass directionals below it. This will give you an indication of where the wind is blowing from, and, consequently, the wind’s name.

Cupolas: reinvented for modern usage

Traditionally cupolas were used as a type of natural air conditioning for any rooms below where they were installed. Nowadays, though, the cupola has found more usage providing a secure and easy weathervane mounting apparatus for all weathervane lovers.

Why should you use cupolas to mount your weathervanes?

Your cupola serves three really great purposes: it lifts your weathervane up higher out of the way of any obstacles, it provides a secure mounting area that requires no hard work, and it looks great on your home by adding a touch of classical style and sophistication.

Choosing the right size cupola for your weathervane

Most cupolas come pre designed to house a standard weathervane, but you can have this adjusted if need be when you are ordering. You can also select a range of different finishes such as the wood that the structure is made from, what the roof should be made from, and which finish should be applied to protect the metal roof.

Installing your weathervane the smart cupola way

Installing your weathervane does not have to be a difficult task. Now you can get the stylish cupola that comes custom made to house any standard weathervane – it has all of the necessary mounting apparatus within its structure so that you don’t have to worry about a thing.

The traditional history of the cupola structure

This structure has been widely used throughout history as an architectural accent that facilitates the natural ventilation of a room or building below where it is installed. Nowadays though modern technology has taken over this function with air conditioners, and so cupolas have developed a different use: providing classic and timeless mounting for your weathervane.

Matching up the copper finishes for a great overall look

Cupolas are finished off with a copper roof, so it would look great if you select the same copper finish for your cupolas as that for your copper weathervanes. Have both pieces finished off with the same natural aged look for a superior overall appearance.

The perfect cupola and weathervane combination

Together the cupola and weathervane combination offers a quick and easy way to mount a weathervane, with all of the architectural style of the classic cupola structure. Not only does this combination look great, but it offers practical functionality too.

The winning cupola design: traditional and classic

The cupola is an architectural accent that has been around for hundreds of years. It has of late been replaced in its traditional capacity with modern day air conditioners, but it has grown to develop a new role: it now provides secure and easy mounting for weathervanes without any hassle or fuss.

Matching up the copper on your cupola and weathervane combination

When choosing a classic hand made copper weathervane you have the option of which copper finish you would like to choose – this is equally applicable to the roof of the cupola as it is also made from copper. Choose matching finishes for a superior appearance of your stunning new accessories.

Installing your weathervane the smart cupola way Installing your weathervane does not have to be a difficult task. Now you can get the stylish cupola that comes custom made to house any standard weathervane – it has all of the necessary mounting apparatus within its structure so that you don’t have to worry about a thing. The traditional history of the cupola structure This structure has been widely used throughout history as an architectural accent that facilitates the natural ventilation of a room or building below where it is installed. Nowadays though modern technology has taken over this function with air conditioners, and so cupolas have developed a different use: providing classic and timeless mounting for your weathervane. Matching up the copper finishes for a great overall look Cupolas are finished off with a copper roof, so it would look great if you select the same copper finish for your cupolas as that for your copper weathervanes. Have both pieces finished off with the same natural aged look for a superior overall appearance.

Having some fun with traditional wind vanes

Bar Harbor Weathervanes is known world wide for its superior quality and excellence. They stock some of the most beautiful wind vanes around – from the traditional arrow and rooster pointers to something a lot more fun like flying pigs!

Superior craftsmanship makes weathervane mounting easy

Bar Harbor Weathervanes has gone one step further and provides stunning cupola structures that come pre-designed to house weathervanes. You simply slot your wind vane rod through the opening to mount it – no more fuss.

Make the most of your wind vanes

Weathervanes aren’t just pretty ornamental objects, they also offer a great way to determine oncoming weather and weather prediction. Simply note down what kind of weather ordinarily accompanies a particular wind, and you’ll be well on your way to being a master of the skies. Make the most of your new weathervane and impress all of your friends with a new skill.

Choosing the right windvane for your home

Weathervanes are beautiful instruments and are a great addition to the décor of any home. There are many different designs available for you to choose from, so you will be able to find a weathervane that fits in with your current outdoor décor and charm.

Some of the different windvane styles available

Bar Harbor Weathervanes stocks weathervane designs that span from the traditional to the exotic, and from the rooster to the flying pig. You will never be at a loss for choice, and you can be certain that whichever design you choose you will be getting the very best quality.

How to make the most out of your weathervane

Weathervanes are more than simple decorative elements for your home – they are functional and practical wind instruments that offer you the ability to determine the name of a blowing wind. Make the most out of your weathervane by keeping  a wind journal and noting down all of the weather associated with each different wind, and soon you’ll be able to predict what kind of weather is on its way when the wind changes.

The copper weathervane tradition

Weathervanes have been around for hundreds of years, and due to the aesthetic and malleable properties of copper, many artisans have preferred to handcraft these beautiful wind instruments out of this fine metal than out of any other. It is no wonder, then, that the tradition still lives on today in the capable hands of the most prestigious weathervane manufacturer around.

Bar Harbor Weathervanes: bringing you copper weathervane variety

Bar Harbor Weathervanes has pointer designs from around the world – with everything ranging from an exotic Chinese dragon pointer to a more traditionally expected rooster pointer and all that’s in between.

The natural aesthetic beauty of copper

When in contact with air and the various weather elements, copper slowly begins to change its appearance. It changes from a rich, deep brown color to a grayish green color over an extended period of time. This patina look is a mark of age and sophistication, and indicates that the piece is made from true copper.

New windvanes for a modern generation

Windvanes have been around for hundreds of years, and have traditionally been modeled from copper and resemble roosters or arrows. Nowadays though there is a greater demand for more affordable weathervanes that offer design versatility, which is why Bar Harbor Weathervanes have developed their new weathervane range.

The more affordable V-Tech resin option

When design trends change as often as the wind, you want to be able to alternate your weathervane pointer to suit your current theme. This was typically an inaccessible option with copper weathervanes, but with the introduction of the more affordable V-Tech resin weathervanes this design flexibility has become a possibility for fashion conscious home owners.

Modern windvanes for you to choose from

Forget about the old rooster weathervanes: nowadays the most popular pointer is the party pig who dances in the wind with his martini glass held high! Choose your favorite pointer from Bar Harbor Weathervane’s online catalogue today.