PETITE Measuring 16" across the cardinal points, this size is suitable for sheds, greenhouses pergolas, conservatories or small garages and outbuildings. These are finished in a durable black powder coating. Most, but not all of our 650+ designs are available in this size. This size is available with two styles of fixing bracket - see below.

MEDIUM Measuring 21.5" across the cardinal points and suitable for use on garages, stables, bungalows and other single  storey buildings. Available with a choice of finish and letter style, we offer over 600 designs, all individually made to order. These have a choice of 5 different fixings - see below. (The fixing options for these are not the same as for petite weathervanes)

LARGE Measuring 27.5" across the cardinal points and suitable for use on large barns  and other two  storey buildings. Available with a choice of finish and letter style, we offer over 600 designs, all individually made to order.  These have a choice of 5 different fixings - see below. (The fixing options for these are not the same as for petite weathervanes)

We use only the best quality British steel.  Motifs are cut to a very high degree of accuracy using the latest Laser techniques. Each weathervane is individually tested and balanced during manufacture.

Fitting Bracket:  The price includes a choice of 5 fixing brackets - click here  for details

Two basic finishes are available

Economy Finish -Medium and Large size:  All laser cut components are first grit blasted to prevent oxidisation of the edges.  A paint finish is then applied, using a high solids zinc chromate semi matt black paint applied by spray and dipping.  .This is a good paint finish, but weathervanes with an economy finish will need periodic attention, usually when the house is re-painted.  Opt for this finish where longevity is not an issue or where the vane is accessible for re-painting.

Economy Finish - Petite Size   Grit blasting as above, iron phosphate dip and black polyester powder coating

Deluxe:  To make our weathervanes truly weather-resistant we offer a de-luxe finish as follows:

 Deluxe Finish - all sizes:  The weathervane is plated with a layer of zinc to BS1706 and then passivated for extra protection. The final finish is  a black polyester powder coating. This is the same finish as we use on our house signs and will withstand severe weather conditions, even in coastal locations.

We would recommend the Deluxe finish for coastal locations or for where the vane is installed in an inaccessible position.  It is worth bearing in mind that the extra cost of the deluxe finish will almost certainly be less than the cost of erecting ladders or scaffolding for re-painting.

 A note about Powder coating in general: Not all powder coating is the same - unless the base metal has been given a thorough anti-corrosion treatment, such as zinc plating,  powder coating will last no longer than a wet paint finish. There are also different grades of powder - we can give further technical details of the materials we use if required.

OTHER OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Gilded weathervanes: We can apply 23.5 carat gold leaf to the cardinal points (NSEW), or any other part of the weathervane, at extra cost.

Heavyweight scrolls: The scrollwork shown under the letter arm on the majority of the illustrations on this website is made from 12mm x 3mm mild steel. We have recently introduced an alternative form of scrollwork which is made from heavier gauge material (6mm thick on large size weathervanes) and of a different style. There is an extra charge for this style.

Coloured Vanes:   Any of our weathervanes can be painted in in full colour, creating an almost 3D effect, using Dulux all weather paint over the economy or deluxe finishes detailed above. We can paint to your colour specification or work from photographs of dogs, horses etc. Costs vary, depending on the amount of time involved;  tractors, aircraft, trains etc will be higher cost than the minimum quoted on the price list because of the extra detail required - each nut , bolt and engine part must be added in just the right place. Tractors are painted differently on each side, which also adds to the cost. All painting comes from the studio of well known Suffolk artist Steven Binks

Letters for overseas buyers:   Customers in French or German speaking countries can opt for NSEO or NSOW instead of NSEW.

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