Once you ve identified a location on the roof locate your rafters.
Install weather vane before or after 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.
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Would installing one on the roof of our traditional one story home in the woods improve its appearance or detract.
Curling or blistering shingles can create an unevenness on a roof that can cause you to lose your footing.
I always have my customers sign off on the quote before starting the.
This is the best method for anchoring a finial drill hole up to 4 into peak.
Optional security device assembly.
Use the level to make sure it stays plumb while concrete sets up.
Most cupola roofs come with mounting hardware to easily install a weathervane.
I took a look at the weathervane and the customer showed me where on the roof they wanted it mounted.
27 l x 20 h add approx.
How to install a cupola with a weathervane.
The security device is physically attached to the weathervane sculpture piece and must be added at the time the weathervane is being constructed.
Trim brass post if necessary.
Some people install them in the middle of their roofs other people install them toward the left or right third of the roof.
Step 1 assemble your weather vane.
It s a matter of preference but decide beforehand.
Dig hole and add cement per instructions on the cement bag.
The ornament is affixed to the stainless steel rod which sits inside of the brass rod and is able to spin.
Skip this step if your vane does not have a security device.
Identify and agree to the location of the weathervane before you install it.
It cannot be added after the weathervane has shipped.
If you intend to top off your cupola with a weathervane make sure it comes with weathervane mounting hardware.
Instructions for installing your weathervane on a galvanized pipe or post in the ground.
Insert galvanized pipe or treated wooden post or redwood post.
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.
Then use a hacksaw to trim the post.
10 to dimension height for directionals and spacer balls if you like the we.
Installing a weather vane on your home like any other type of work done on the roof of your home it is crucial that you observe every precaution to avoid falls when about to install a wind vane.
If you are using the roof mount place a dab of roofing cement on the screws to prevent a leak.
Fasten the mount with the screws.
Unless you want to add a weathervane this is the last step to installing your cupola on your pitched roof.
