Weathervane Education: Not All Weathervanes Are Created Equal-Purchasing

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Not All Weathervanes Are Created Equal

This article first appeared in the magazine Traditional Building.

[Introduction] [Basics] [Styles] [Types]

To make the right selection for your project, here's a guide to the different types of weathervanes.
By David Ferro and Tina Loureiro

Purchasing

Purchasing a weather vane should be an enjoyable experience. Using the knowledge provided here, you might now conduct an educated search for a vane that best reflects your personality, business or taste. Place of purchase is important and it is imperative to shop around and compare. The dealer should posses detailed knowledge of their products and provide service if needed. Contrary to popular belief, weather vane theft is rare, but simple theft deterred devices are purchasing, buying, retail, weather vanes available. In addition, if highly valuable, the piece can be added to your homeowners policy.

The purchase price should be proportionate to your income and the building that the vane will crown. It is illogical, for example, that one would spend $1000 for a patio door and find $100 too costly for the first item observed upon approaching their home. One week's salary is a good spending guideline. Keep this expression in mind: "You get what you pay for!".

Place of purchase is important and it is imperative to shop around and compare. Beware of certain dealers not listing their prices in their literature or web site for their sales skills will certainly be sharply honed. The dealer should posses detailed knowledge of their products and provide service if needed, etc.

A good dealer may offer hundreds, or even thousands of choices but be advised that waiting for delivery is not uncommon. If working within the constraints of a construction schedule, it is wise to begin your search and order your vane as soon as possible. Otherwise, please be patient and try to remember that a waiting period should be taken in stride since your choice may adorn your home for a hundred years to come.