Kamis, 03 Juli 2008

Rooftop Weathervanes - Top Off Your Home In Style


How do you top the simple beauty of your roof? How about with a rooftop weathervane? They're prominent and striking and they lend your roof a classic, majestic look. Since the ancient Greeks placed one atop the Tower of the Winds in Athens, weathervanes have been adorning homes and other buildings while providing beauty and weather information.

Initially they took the form of banners then roosters and horses became popular. Now you can find rooftop weathervanes in the shape of everything from cars to moose to college mascots. The best place to see the largest selection of these fixtures is to shop online. Not only will you find the best selection, but the best prices too. So, rather than dragging yourself all over creation to find the right one try shopping from the comfort of home. You won’t regret it.

If you want a rooftop weathervane that will really shine try one made of copper. It will grace your home with a golden glow and over time weather to a beautiful blue-green patina. Or if you prefer not to wait you can get one in a verdigris or patina finish. Weathervanes can also be made from rust-free aluminum and finished in three colors. Aluminum ones often come in simple black much like a silhouette and they can also be painted in bright colors.

Once you decide on a weathervane for your roof you can make it more prominent with the addition of a cupola. Originally used for ventilation on buildings such as barns, cupolas are four sided structures made of wood or vinyl with a peaked roof usually made of copper. Rest your fixture atop a cupola and your friends and neighbors will marvel at its regal presence.

Originally seen on only the highest structures in a village, rooftop these fixtures are now seen on homes and barns everywhere. Not only will you have an eye-catching piece of art on your roof, but you will know which way the wind is blowing before you hit the greens or head out for a bike ride.

So choose a wolf style fixture for your cottage on the lake or support your college alma mater with a Bucky Badger weathervane. Try the traditional weather cock or show off your wild side with a chopper weathervane. No matter your mood or your style you’ll find the perfect weathervane for you when you shop online.

A house with a weathervane really makes a statement. Whether you want to celebrate the world of motion or remember a favorite furry or feathered friend you can do it with a weathervane. No longer just for the East coast depicting nautical themes, these fixtures come in all shapes and sizes making it easy to find one that suits your fancy. Go ahead and indulge in the grand tradition of weathervanes. When you see the style and sophistication one can lend your home you’ll be glad you did. From storybook characters to creatures of land and sea, these fixtures are the perfect way to add beauty to your home in your own signature style.

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