Windsock Fitting & Care

When using the cable ties to attach the windsock to the windsock frame, ensure that the cable tie’s ‘buckle’ is inside the rim to avoid the windsock material becoming damaged by rubbing on it. Once fitted, cut off the cable tie excess length.

Windsocks will not function correctly if the mouth is not vertical and facing into the wind.

The cable ties should be tight enough to restrict the movement, so that there can be no wear from rubbing of the windsock against the frame.

The windsock side seams should be at the 9 and 3 o’clock positions. (Along side each other, not top and bottom.)

To increase the life of the windsock, remove and rotate 180° after six months, then the following six months, remove the windsock again and turn inside out, re-hang with seams at the sides, then after another six months (depending on the condition) rotate windsock 180° again.

The above actions will more than double the windsock life.

Windsocks are not repairable, a torn windsock may give a false wind speed and direction.

Any windsock will perform at its best without any wind sheer influence from buildings, roof angles, trees, or orographic influences, so where possible consider placing the windsock at a distance greater than 25m from any other standing object, if this is not possible or practical, increase the height of the support as much as possible. Regulation height for a windsock is 6.7m (22ft) for 8 and 12 foot length windsocks.

This measurement is from the ground to the lower rim of the windsock.

This height requirement is not applicable to ‘Wind Indicators’ of windsock design and shape. There are 4 or 6 foot length (120cm and 180cm).

Large windsock pole installation
Windsock pole installation diagram

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How To Care For Your Windsock

To extend windsock life, rotate 180 degrees, (top to bottom) each year.

The seams of the windsock should be horizontal (9 o’clock and 3 o’clock)

Black Cable Ties offer better UV protection than clear.

Cable Ties are a quick and easy method of attachment and should be pulled up tight enough to restrict the windsock rubbing on the support frame. Any suitable method of firm attachment may be used.

The Windsock Frame should be exactly vertical, otherwise the frame will constantly swing to the low side, and this tends to cause the windsock to tangle or wrap around the windsock support pole.

8 foot and 12 foot Stainless Steel windsock frames supplied by Glenview Products have stainless bearings top and bottom and can be fitted with a 12 volt lighting kit which will operate from any 12 volt automotive type battery, or plug into vehicle cigarette lighter.

Warranty 25 Years.

Windsock Lighting

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