When was the last time you saw copper weathervanes and wondered about those pieces of farmhouse architecture?
If you're like most people, you probably haven't put any thought into the history and creation of that spinning piece of metal you saw on a farmhouse or in a garden.
If you've thought of putting copper weathervanes on your home or in your yard, wouldn't you like to at least know about these pieces so you can appreciate them more?
Copper weathervanes have been around for a centuries. Originally, they were a very important element of the farmhouse life. Copper weather vanes were attached to the top of the barn as a way to let farmers know what was happening with the weather. Back in the time when copper weathervanes were first in use, there were no weather forecasters and meteorologists to let the farmers know what was coming and what to expect for their fields.
While the primitive copper weathervanes were just pieces of metal that were put in place on the roof that would turn with the changing winds, they evolved over time.
Why put up plain, flat pieces of metal when you can have attractive decorative copper weathervanes? That is exactly what was created to replace those boring pieces of metal. It soon became just as important to have beautifully decorated copper weathervanes as it was to have functional ones. Since these pieces stand out and are often the first image someone has of a home, as they stick up above the tree line, they became a weather device that also was to be an artistic beacon to the farm.
If you are wondering why copper weathervanes are the most popular, there are a few reasons. First, copper is a very easy to work with material that can be formed into various shapes without too much difficulty. Additionally, it is an attractive metal. Also, it is important to note that copper weathervanes are best suited for all kinds of weather. While some metals will rust, copper will stand up well to the elements and may patina over time, but that appearance is one that is admired in copper, while rust is not so appreciated in other metals.
If you are considering putting copper weathervanes on your barn or just in your garden, it is important to know how to properly set them up.
If you want the copper weathervanes to work properly as well as look pretty, they must be able to tell what is happening with the weather. That means they need to be above the tree line, so they will be able to react to the shift in winds. Many mount copper weathervanes on the top of tall steel rods to offer a strong support for the structure.
Adding copper weathervanes to your home or yard are a great way to capture a little bit of the old world in the modern day.
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