A wide range of three dimensional copper weathervanes are available for purchase, which provide the perfect finishing touch to any home. No matter what your location, you will find a good choice of models to compliment your surroundings and to add character and personality to your home in an affordable way.
Whilst it is a popularly held belief that copper does not corrode, this is in fact not the case. Brass, another popular choice of metal for weathervanes, corrodes over time and will lose its shine, whereas copper looks more elegant as it ages.
The discolouration of copper is due to the formation of cuprous oxide, which in turn is converted to copper carbonate in moist air, producing an attractive green patina.
Copper is therefore an excellent choice for a weathervane, as the metal ages particularly very well and requires very little maintenance to keep it looking at its best and functioning properly.
Many models are available with a verdigris finish, showing a beautiful aged cyan colouration giving the impression of maturity. If you do not want to have to get a ladder out from time to time in order to clean and polish your weathervane, aged copper weathervanes are good options.
Many people chose copper and let the elements age the metal naturally over time, however if you want your weathervane to show the beautiful hues of polished copper then there are many lacquered models to chose from. Many of these varieties come with guarantees to be 100% corrosion resistant. Should you wish to clean the vane from time to time, all that is required is warm soapy water to clean off any debris from birds using the vane as a perch.
When you have decided on the material which best compliments your home you will need to choose the best design. This is a matter of personal taste; however the most popular choices are the spread eagle, a rooster, or just a simple vane with compass points.
Nowadays however, you need not be limited to the classic models, and many animal designs are on the market including pigs, horses, storks, pelicans, and dolphins. However if not available in the shops, you can always opt for a custom design and have your own model created for you.
Garden centres will usually have a small selection on offer, however your choices will no doubt be a little limited. The good news is that with the Internet you have no restrictions, as many dedicated weathervane manufacturers have online shops which will deliver direct to your door for a nominal charge.
Whatever your choice of design, copper weathervanes will help to make your home distinct and add class and style to an otherwise dull roof.