Gone are days when the roof above your head was just a simple tiled structure. Today a roof is a functional as well as an ornamental unit. Earlier, a decorated rooftop was the mark of the opulent, but today the common man’s taste seems to be getting more and more refined. Seeing a weathervane cupola neatly adorning a rooftop is getting to be a common sight. Why not, when they are so easily available in various attractive designs and colors, and at an affordable price? A cupola is an exquisitely designed dome-shaped structure that can be attached to a rooftop to enhance its value. A weathervane cupola is a combination of a weathervane and a cupola. The weathervane has a dual function- it shows the direction of the wind, and also beautifies the rooftop. A cupola (derived from the Latin word, ‘cupola’), means, an upside-down cup. It enhances the aesthetic value of the roof, adds height and also helps ventilation through its intricately designed vents. So the next time you want to makeover your roof, try a weathervane cupola. You can choose from a wide variety of materials like copper, cedar, cypress and the like.
Weathervane Cupola
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.
Making our homes distinctive in our community is a goal many of us aspire to. Among the many options available for decorating the exterior of a home is a weathervane cupola. Combining two popular architectural elements, the weathervane, and the cupola, the weathervane cupola is not so much functional as it is decorative, but it can be a very attractive addition to a home. The cupola was originally designed as a structure from which the wife of a sailor to perch at the top of the house and watch for the return of sailing ships to the harbor. They were usually only big enough to seat one person, occasionally they would be larger, seating three or four. Technology rendered them obsolete over time, but they’ve recently reappeared in miniature, with a weathervane mounted on top. This combination weathervane cupola combines two formerly functional architectural features into a new, attractive, but functionally useless device. Lest that be taken as a negative assessment, it’s worth noting that the weathervane cupola a highly sought after and attractive addition to any rooftop. It will bring years of pleasure and compliments from friends and neighbors. This unique style can enhance the appearance of your home without substantial cost.
Home owners always wish to be different from others. They want their home to be distinguished among other homes. This is the reason for decorating the homes based on a specific theme. Theme based decorations offer a unique and different look at your home and really makes your home stand apart from the other homes in the area, with people immediately noticing it. Weathervane cupolas were designed in the olden days for providing proper ventilation for the houses. Modern day houses have air conditioning and proper ventilation which lacked in the olden day buildings and homes. To circulate the warm air and promote ventilation, a small hole was placed on the roof and a weathervane was fitted. This eliminated the need for air conditioning as the wind vane circulated the air. Insulation for the home is also provided by such an arrangement. People who love to bring a country look to their home use weathervanes cupola on their roof top. Many models are available with weathervanes that are used on the top of the building. After fixing the base, the home owner need not take any special measures to take care of the look of the house. Copper material is commonly used as weathervanes cupola to add charming ever loving beauty to the home.
So, you want to put a nice finishing touch on your home, but do not know how you should go about doing it. Don’t worry, there is actually an easy way to make it happen and that is by investing in a few cupolas. These fixtures are designed to go on the top of your roof and would be the perfect support for a weather vane. Get one today so you can start getting compliments on your home’s appearance tomorrow.
Add height and style to your roof with this handsome cupola. Crafted from white pine and topped with a copper pagoda shaped roof it comes in several sizes to accommodate your roof. Top it with a copper weathervane and transform your home into a spectacular showpiece. Just think without a cupola and weathervane, it would have been boring before.
