It s a matter of preference but decide beforehand.
Install weather vane before or after roof.
Unless you want to add a weathervane this is the last step to installing your cupola on your pitched roof.
The security device is physically attached to the weathervane sculpture piece and must be added at the time the weathervane is being constructed.
I took a look at the weathervane and the customer showed me where on the roof they wanted it mounted.
Place the mounting rod that came with the weathervane in the mount and mark it about 16 inches above the roof or to the length specified in the mounting instructions.
Most cupola roofs come with mounting hardware to easily install a weathervane.
It cannot be added after the weathervane has shipped.
Optional security device assembly.
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Before starting the work i pulled out my ipad and had the customer sign the quote with the labor at 125 and the materials at 40 for a total of 165.
A traditional weathervane will have a brass rod approximately 28 inches long a large and a small copper globe a brass collar with set screws a directional with set screws a spinning ornament and a stainless steel inner rod and ball bearing.
If you intend to top off your cupola with a weathervane make sure it comes with weathervane mounting hardware.
Curling or blistering shingles can create an unevenness on a roof that can cause you to lose your footing.
Then use a hacksaw to trim the post.
Skip this step if your vane does not have a security device.
How to install a cupola with a weathervane.
Use the level to make sure it stays plumb while concrete sets up.
I always have my customers sign off on the quote before starting the.
Trim brass post if necessary.
Fasten the mount with the screws.
Once you ve identified a location on the roof locate your rafters.
Step 1 assemble your weather vane.
Instructions for installing your weathervane on a galvanized pipe or post in the ground.
Would installing one on the roof of our traditional one story home in the woods improve its appearance or detract.
These are the dimensions.
Insert galvanized pipe or treated wooden post or redwood post.
If you are using the roof mount place a dab of roofing cement on the screws to prevent a leak.
Identify and agree to the location of the weathervane before you install it.
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This is the best method for anchoring a finial drill hole up to 4 into peak.
Some people install them in the middle of their roofs other people install them toward the left or right third of the roof.
Installation of finials and roofcaps skip to step 3 if installing a roof cap only first determine if it is possible to drill a 3 4 hole into the peak of your roof for bottom of finial s post.
The ornament is affixed to the stainless steel rod which sits inside of the brass rod and is able to spin.
