![]() The rain gauge vial is custom made in the USA for the EZVane weathervanes. The signs add a nice custom touch to any vane selection.ĪDD A FUNCTIONAL RAIN GAUGE ASSEMBLY TO YOUR STEEL WEATHERVANE There are two signs available "Welcome" and "Go Away!". The sign is mounted underneath the directionals and is color coordinated with your choice of either satin black or copper tone vanes. You can add a sign that spells out a warm greeting or a whimsical message that will surely bring a smile to the face of your friends or visitors. Baked on to protect against UV rays and fading.ĪDD A SIGN UNDER YOUR STEEL WEATHER VANE FOR A SPECIAL GREETING FOR FRIENDS AND VISITORS Better adhesion, durability and rust prevention. Why choose an EZ Vane steel weathervane? It's easy.QUALITY! Our three step finishing process is unique and we manufacture all our products in Grand Rapids Michigan right here in the USA. This weather resistant and durable finish has a nice reflective quality to it that causes the vane to glisten somewhat in the direct 's actually quite beautiful to observe as the vane points the direction of the wind. The standard color for all EZ Vane steel weathervanes is a baked on powder coating that is a copper tone finish with a hammered textured appearance to it. An EZ Vane steel weathervane will be a unique addition to your beautiful home. Our design tops are made from US steel and laser cut in one piece, minimizing welding and making them very easy to interchange. Others involve metal capping of the area around the ornament so you should look into the various options and find the right one for you.Our EZ Vane steel weathervanes are made of 14 gauge US steel and come with your choice of mounting hardware and an industry leading one year warranty on the finish and a lifetime warranty on all workmanship. This mounting method described is only one method of installing a weather vane. Mounting a weather vane should not take you much time. The caulk will also help secure the weather vane. Make sure the hole you drilled is entirely sealed off from rain and snow. This area will be exposed to the elements, so you don’t want any leakage. Load your caulking gun with the waterproof caulk and apply a solid bead around the brass rod where it comes out of the roof. Double check the set screws on the weather vane are all tight, the directional points north and the ornamental spins freely. Make sure the brass rod is inserted as far as it can go into the ridgepole. The weather vane should not wobble, and it should stand perfectly straight. Once the right size hole has been drilled, insert the weather vane into it. You should insert about eight to nine inches of the 28-inch rod into the ridgepole. ![]() If you are uncertain about the fit, make a test drill into a spare piece of wood to see how the rod will fit. Make sure the drill bit is no larger than the brass rod. ![]() On the roof, with your power drill, drill a vertical hole directly into the ridge point of the roof. This is the beam into which you will need to drill to mount the brass rod. Go into your attic and find the ridgepole-the horizontal beam that runs the length of the roof’s ridge. ![]() Step 2 - Drill into Head Block or Ridgepole Use your screwdriver to tighten the set screws and assemble the entire weather vane. The directional should not spin but point towards the north. The ornament is affixed to the stainless steel rod, which sits inside of the brass rod, and is able to spin. 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. ![]()
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