H x 2 in.
Sealant to mount wind vane on shingled roof.
Different types of stainless steel v brackets offered with west coast weather vanes.
We used self driving lag screws from fasten master called headlok.
Use 3 inch 14 galvanized wood screws or self driving lag screws to secure the weathervane to the roof over the shingles.
The location of your weather station is the most important part of installation.
Continuous or individual soffits.
It works best to fill cracks and holes but it is also used to repair warped or bent shingles.
If your weather station is located under a tree or an overhang the rainfall data measured by the station will not.
They are easy to install under the roof s overhang which is known as the soffit are generally hidden from sight and provide excellent protection from weather outdoor debris and pests while still allowing air to flow into the attic.
L x 36 in.
The headlok is a heavy duty structural wood screw that is ideal for many wood applications including deck framing stair stringers fences kitchen cabinets and more.
The mounting tube was 12 tall with one set screw to pinch the stainless steel rod shown in this photo in place.
Make sure the brass rod is inserted as far as it can go into the ridgepole.
Double check the set screws on the weather vane are all tight the directional points north and the ornamental spins freely.
Saving your old asphalt shingled roof doesn t get any easier or better than this.
L directional and copper globes.
A custom bracket like this would need to be fabricated locally and custom fit to the roof.
Simply clean all dirt mold and mildew off stir contents in can then roller on with 1 2 nap roller or use a hand pumped sprayer to apply our roof coating for asphalt shingles.
A 401al roof mount is recommended to mount your weathervane to your rooftop sold separately.
Includes an assembly rod solid brass 18 in.
That way the wind is blowing past the weather sensors before it blows across the hot roof.
H x 15 in.
The assembled size of this weathervane is 19 in.
Load your caulking gun with the waterproof caulk and apply a solid bead around the brass rod where it comes out of the roof.
Weathervanes are easy to assemble and install.
Step 4 seal the roof anew.
Let the first coat dry for 3 4 hours and then apply the second coat.
Installing a weathervane using a v shaped mounting.
Soffit vents are one of the most popular intake vent styles.
If a roof mounting makes the most sense in your case a possible compromise might be to mount the weather station on the side of the house that gets the prevailing winds in the summer.