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Add Style and Personality to Your Home with a Weathervane

8/26/2016

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​Long before today’s complex meteorological technology, people watched for changes in the wind to predict the weather. While a weathervane’s purpose is simple – to determine the direction of the wind – they have a complex design. Weathervanes must be perfectly balanced on a rotating axis. They are also designed to have unequal areas: one side has a larger surface area to catch the wind. As the weathervane turns to reduce the force of wind along its surface, the end with the smallest surface area turns into the wind, indicating the wind direction.

Over time, weathervane design grew to reflect their owners’ interests, hobbies, etc., and still do today. While most of us check our smartphones for the weather, we can still enjoy the beauty and whimsy that weathervanes add to our home. And with such a wide variety of options to choose from, you can find a beautiful weathervane that perfectly fits your home and personality. Here are just a few of the lovely options you have to choose from:









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​The Traditional Running Horse


In the mid-19th century, horse racing was the most popular sport in America, making racehorses the sports stars of their day. One of the most famous racehorses was Black Hawk, the subject of a popular Currier & Ives print. This print became the model for some of the most popular horse weathervanes. You can still capture their spirit today with one of our weathervanes.

Man’s Best Friend

Whether you breed dogs, enjoy hunting, or want to show your love for your loyal companion, our dog weathervanes will grace your roof or garden with faithful dignity and poise.

Birds of a Feather

Roosters have been a traditional weathervane design ever since the 9th century, when the Vatican decreed that every church should carry a rooster on their steeple or dome. They remain a popular design today, but why limit yourself to just one bird? We have quite the aviary, from graceful hummingbirds, to a flock of ducks, to majestic eagles in flight. We also have a replica dove of peace like the one gracing George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate.

Nautical Themes

If you live by the ocean, or just have a passion for the sea, our nautical weathervanes will bring the beauty of the deep sea to your roofline. We also have a collection of boat weathervanes that will have you longing to weigh anchor and set sail!

The Great Outdoors

Perfect for hunters, log cabins, and mountain getaways, our wild animal weathervanes capture the untamed spirit of these beautiful creatures. From majestic elk to sly foxes to howling wolves, we have the perfect creature to grace your roofline.

No matter the house design or personal aesthetic, we have a weathervane to suit every personality and decor style. Call us today at 866-400-1776 to find the weathervane that best captures your spirit and style!

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