For many years, we’ve seen finials adorning churches, government buildings and the like. Flag poles are almost always topped of with a finial, like a brass ball, or an eagle. Lampshades might have a simple brass turning or piece of fine Waterford crystal. Some of the more famous churches, like Notre Dame, have many roof finials that tell an interesting story if you take the time to study them all. Sometimes they serve double duty as attachments to downspouts and gutters. Government buildings have tended to follow suit and some of the most dramatic examples exist in modern buildings. Notably, the new Harold Washington library in downtown Chicago has massive roof finials at its corners. Said to be the largest library in the world, it is a tribute to the legacy of this design feature. More and more, roof finials are turning up on residential structures. An excellent design feature that can be used to add a touch of one’s own personality to the structure, roof finials can be costly or inexpensive to fit you budget, but either way they’ll make your house stand out in the neighborhood and give you years of pleasure as you admire them each day when you return after a hard day’s work.
Fun With Roof Finials
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