Gable Bracket and Extended Shaft

Description

Gable  Bracket and Extended Shaft

The Gable Bracket consists of  a 316 Stainless Steel Plate formed and shaped to hold the weathervane shaft upright against the vertical face of the Roof Gable and  is suitable for both metal or tile roofs.

The bracket will clear the rolled edge of a colour bond roof.

The bracket will clear the overhang of a tiled roof.

There are four holes for screws, bolts or rivets to hold the bracket firmly against the face of the gable.

This makes installing the weathervane easy and simple (simply easy).

The shaft of the weathervane comes down the face of the gable.

Therefore, the shaft needs to be longer than the shaft used on top of the ridge line.

Consequently, the Gable Bracket Extended Shaft is 200mm longer than the ridge bracket shaft.

Installing the Gable Bracket and Extended Shaft.

The Gable bracket you should be attached the top left hand hole with just one screw, bolt or rivet.

This enables you to adjust the bracket and shaft making it is vertically plumb and true.

If you pre drill all the holes in one go they may not be quite correct.

Holding the bracket is held against the gable, make sure that the shaft is vertically upright.

This will enable the weathervane to function correctly.

Weathervanes have two functions.

1.    The purpose of a weathervane is to indicate the direction that the wind is coming from.

It does this by facing into the wind. A properly balanced and designed weathervane will always face into the oncoming wind.

Therefore, the bulk of the weathervane’s surface area is behind the pivot point.

As the oncoming wind hits each side of the weathervane it keeps it facing into the wind.

2.    The second purpose is to provide

• adornment,
• interest,
• character
• and beauty to spires, the roofs of  buildings and towers, posts, walls and gardens.

General comments

Weathervanes were used to advertise  businesses like Tailors, Bakers, Ironmongers and Blacksmiths. Even Doctors and Dentists

Weathervanes were simple form of promoting the wares and skills of people in that building or location.

There were rotating Arrows and figures of Animals, Birds, Sporting activities and people. Cars, trucks and tractors, and on it goes.

The oldest and most used figure of all time is the Rooster or Cockerel.

By decree of  9th century Pope Nicolas, a Rooster weathervane must be displayed  on the spires of all churches.

To remind people that Peter denied Christ three times before the cock crowed.

Important, Read Carefully

• When ordered with the Weathervane, the Gable Bracket and the extended  shaft is $55.00 GST included.
• Ordering the Ridge bracket with the weathervane. The  cost is $45.00. No extra postage. The standard shaft is part of the weathervane.
• The Gable Bracket and Extended shaft  are only available t0 purchasers of a  complete weathervane set. 

Tools Needed for installation,

1. A Ladder and someone to steady it for you.

2. Hammer.  

3. Drill and 3/32″ bit.

4. Screwdriver.  

5.  Adjustable Spanner.

6. Small Level.

Delivery :

The Gable Bracket incurs no postage when included with weathervane order.

Postage for the brackets applies when purchased separately.

Gable Bracket and extended Shaft

Gable Bracket and Extended Shaft

Gable Bracket and Extended Shaft