Of materials used to manufacture

Modern weather vanes are not only used for indicating direction of the wind but also to enhance home d:%$eacute;cor. Weather vanes were traditionally mounted on rooftops but are now placed on walls, kitchen stands, fireplace mantles and garden fences for decorative purposes. Evolution of weather vanes has introduced a large variety of materials used to manufacture them.

The most traditional and ancient material used for weather vanes is wood. Wooden weather vanes were carved out from wood, and painted with natural paints to preserve its natural color and look. Wood had its own drawbacks of not being long lasting. This led to use of metals as they are sturdier than wood. So, brass, copper steel and cast aluminum have also been used to make modern weather vanes apart from wood.

Metal weather vanes are very popular for their look and shine while aluminum weather vanes are renowned for their longevity and wrought iron look. These materials are hand hammered or custom made to build weather vanes and embellished with gold, rust, bronze or verdigris finishings to add to the beauty of the finished product. Various color paints and natural paints are also used to decorate weather vanes. Copper and brass weather vanes are often accentuated by using other metals.

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Various designing kits containing specific material are also available and can be assembled by customers. Some wooden kits have accessories that give a metallic look to the external appearance of wooden weather vanes. Some accessories provide a look of antiquity or make the wood visible through a veil of transparent colors and varnish.

Buyers may find details of materials used to make a weather vane online also. Names of these materials including colors and embellishments used could be listed along with a picture of the weather vane. Choice of material will generally depend on the kind of look the customer has in mind and amount of money that can be invested.