With the weather getting cooler and windier by the day, many of us will be preparing to hang up our gardening gloves for the colder seasons ahead. Making use of the blustery weather however is something we’d certainly recommend as we move forward into autumn and winter. One way to do just that is by investing in a weathervane!
Our weathervane range is back, just in time for autumn and winter, meaning you can grab the high quality, decorative garden accessories you need to do your outdoor space justice even as the weather worsens.
Read on to discover more about our beautiful weathervanes, how they can add something different to your garden, and where to position yours when it arrives for the best results.
The weathervane – or ‘weathercock’ as it’s often referred to – has long been synonymous with the traditional, British home. Popularly mounted on a property’s chimney top, it’s now a feature in the gardens of homes from all eras, from traditional to modern.
While these days they’re more decorative pieces, weathervanes have been used throughout history to help people decipher the direction and strength of the wind. Consisting of an arrow or pointer at one end and a wind-catching tail end, most weathervane designs incorporate four compass points to ensure wind direction can be recorded more accurately.
Aside from their very practical use to help onlookers determine the direction of the wind, the beauty of the weathervane shouldn’t be underestimated.
Accessible right here at Gap Garden Products in a wide range of designs – including fisherman, boxing hares, sailing boat, leaping fish, cat and ball, and the classic cockerel – the weathervane makes a wonderful decorative addition to any outdoor space.
Our weathercocks are also crafted using 3mm thick, British steel and coated with a durable antique black polyester powder over an iron phosphate primer to ensure a garden accessory that can be admired for years to come.
All our weathercocks are vertically mounted designs, making them easy to install off the ground as recommended. You should also position your chosen weathervane design in an open area, preferably well away from buildings, trees and any other structures that may obscure or interfere with the flow of the wind.
Ready to get started? Shop our range of weathervanes today.