Customer Reviews

Whitehall Prod. WV3-A-76SR-BKND Rooster Weathervane

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Finding an old-fashioned weather vane that is affordable (most are in the hundreds of dollars) can be like finding a needle in the proverbial haystack. I was glad to find this one. It was easy to assemble. We mounted to a corner deck rail, using a compass to orient it. We've been very pleased. It stays outside year round and we've not had to repaint or maintain it in any way.

Looked everywhere for this item and nobody carries these in stock anymore around here. Hardware store can not even order it. Finally went on line and found exactly what I was looking for at a good price. I ordered 2, one for me & one for a friend. Items arrived within a week. I am very happy with the service and the quality of this item.

I have to be honest, though, it's not actually up on the gable yet. I bought it to go on top of a chicken coop I recently had built. It's supposed to sit atop the cupola. But, as things go, my neighbor, who took a while to finish the coop, may never actually finish the cupola. So, until then, the weathervane is in the garage.
But, before it went in the garage, it spent a few days outside. The finish on the weathervane is smooth and thick so I don't foresee any problems with rusting or corrosion. It's very pretty and for the price I paid, I am perfectly pleased. The only question i have is whether it will actually tell me the direction the wind is blowing. I'm not sure how easily it rotates. We'll see.

A very well made item that functions well. HOWEVER...I contacted the manufacturer for a recommendation for proper installation of the weathervane...and I was VERY disappointed with their reply! Their reply stated that I should contact a roofing professional. I can understand their desire to take NO liability for a leaky roof...but if the manufacturer of an item can't make a recommendation on the proper installation of their product, then who can?

After reading a number of positive reviews that this weather vane did its job well, I was quite hopeful. Unfortunately, ours is basically ornamental.

When first being installed, the metal broke on the directional pieces, so S/N wouldn't attach to the body. With proof of purchase, Whitehall DID send a replacement part. A few weeks ago, the remaining part was attached to the weathervane, but windy country weather doesn't really budge the directional arrows.

The 3 rating is to give props to Whitehall for replacing a broken part.

got it 4 our son 4 christmas 4 his farm & he was very pleased with vane & so were we