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Technical Details
The weathervanes are hand made of sixteen gauge mild sheet steel, then zinc plated and powder coated to make them very hardwearing.

The weathervane top is supported by a single ball bearing housed within a precision made shaft and sleeve Your fixing bracket will be made to suit your particular situation.

Sizes
Full size measure 650mm(25") between compass points and are 650mm(25") - 1000mm(39") in length and 300mm(12") - 650mm(25") in height depending on the design.

Most designs are available in a smaller size. These measure 430mm(17") between compass points and are 450mm(18") - 600mm(24") in length and 150mm(6") - 380mm(15") in height.

All weathervanes are sent flatpacked, ready for simple assembly and complete with a sturdy bracket which is tailor made to fit a gable end, chimney ridge or even a pole. If you have an unusual fitting feel free to contact us and we will be happy to discuss it.

Mounting details

'L' = Length out from brickwork
'H' = Height from underside of the ridge to the topmost part of ridge to clear fascia/barge board

Bloke with plane


Optional extras
Decorative scrolls can be added to the bracket (see left) £10 galvanising
Galvanising especially for coastal areas £25
Extra large bracket £10
Raw bolts only suitable for brickwork and masonry £2 per set

Postal Address Weathervanes Direct, 284 Bournemouth Road, Charlton Marshall, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 9NG, England.
Phone NumberPhone +44 (0)1258 453374Fax Number+44 (0)1258 453374 E-mailE-Mail: sales@weathervanes-direct.co.uk
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