You can see some structures where the weathervane is mounted on the wall, or straight on the gable of the roof. That just doesn’t do it. Any self-respecting weathervane should be mounted on a weathervane cupola. First you need to determine what size cupola will work on your house, barn or building. Obviously, bigger cupolas cost more, but don’t choose anything so small that it looks silly on the size building it goes on. Equally important is to choose a weathervane cupola of a style that looks good on your home. Some styles are better suited for country homes, and others might look better on a Tudor style of home. Don’t worry about finding the one that fits your home. There are dozens of vendors on the Internet that are ready to sell you the weathervane cupola that is just perfect for your home. You can find hundreds of styles and sizes, made of wood, aluminum or fiberglass. Most of them have copper roofing that mixes well with your weathervane if it is also a copper one. The provincial, or classic style is a square structure with a pyramid type roof, and louvers on all four sides. There are also hexagon and pagoda styles available. These styles are somewhat more expensive because of the bell type roof design. You can also choose windows instead of louvers on the sides. If you want something really special, look for a weathervane cupola completely hand crafted of copper. This is a perfect combination of old world looks and old world craftsmanship.
Without a weathervane cupola, your weathervane is lost
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