Weathervanes by SkyArt Studio & Gallery

Most commonly asked questions pertaining to Weathervanes:

• What size Weathervane should I order?

This will depend on how and where you plan to mount/install your weathervane. For instance if you are installing to a cupola we will need to know the size of your cupola. This will help us to create the correct pattern "size" or scale of your weathervane relative to your cupola. We will base your weathervane shop drawing on the overall dimensions of your cupola and show you this within our proposal. Size of the weathervane may be influence by its design. However for example if you have a three-foot square cupola we will suggest the subject figure on an arrow between 30"-32".

• What if I don't have a cupola what size will I need and how do I mount my weathervane?

We will need to understand the size of the building. For instance is it a two car, or three-car garage or 60' barn? There are at least two ways an installation can be accomplished given these scenarios. 1. Direct mount method installing directly to rooftop or ridgeline. SkyArt will provide diagrams. Or 2. Mounting to a bracket. SkyArt can provide you with a bracket. we will suggest the best overall size for your weathervane and mounting method given your input on size of building.

• If the weathervane is pointing south, does this mean that the wind is blowing from the north?

No! The weathervane figure will always point into the wind. In other words, the figure will always point in the direction from where the wind is blowing.

• My contractor is building my cupola or putting a metal roof on can you coordinate and provide any details he might need to know in order that his preparation go well?

Yes, SkyArt is diligent in communicating with contractors and will provide whatever diagrams are necessary for he or she to follow in preparing your cupola for installation of your new weathervane.

• What type of Weathervanes styles do you offer?

SkyArt Offers Three Styles of Crafted Work:

Swell-Bodied Weathervanes

• Hand-crafted in copper, two-sided figure, hollow-bodied with volume and strong detail. Each side is crafted and molded by hand identically to the other.
• Special metals or elements may be added.
• Most widely selected by our clients. Examples include most subjects on our web-site, or figures.

Three-Dimensional Full Bodied Weathervanes

• Hand-crafted, hollow-bodied, strongly detailed figures.
• Multiple elements and pieces to make up the whole.
• Examples: Trucks, Horses, Birds, Airplane,

Silhouette Weathervanes

• Flat, one-sided outline of subject and are typically cut with great detail showing lines and accents.