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"..Built the garage this spring and it turned out fantastic. Building codes here are rather strict, but the inspector did not find a single flaw in design or construction. I love the design and my new shop/garage."  -Gerald M.

 
"Jay, I want to thank you for the plans. I was able to obtain my permit in about 2 hours.  Next step is to price out the material........ Thank you very much
D.P."

 

" Thank you so much Jay,
I will do some pricing, and see what I come up with.  What a great company you have.  Very nice plans and very nicely presented in your web site. Thanks so much for helping me figure out the next step.
- B.W. "

Cupolas And Weathervanes

Cupolas are relatively small structures built on the ridge or peak of roof and were originally used to ventilate the the building, allowing hot air to escape. It would have its own little roof to shed water and its walls would have louvered and screened vent openings. Warmed, stale air would flow by convection up and out of the upper interior or roof space allowing cooler air below to flow into the building. Ventilation cupolas were and still are important to interior space air quality in agricultural and industrial buildings or many types.
 
Weathervanes were often placed on the peaks of cupolas because of their being the highest visible point of the building where it could directed by air movement to show its direction. They were often just placed on a stancheon atop a roof or chimney. Wind direction was really important to farmers and outside workers watching the weather.
 
Both cupolas and weathervanes were built simply functional or as ornamental, architectural features of a building. In fact, they were often quite expressive of a style or symbolism important to the owner. Touring older towns, cities and rural regions you can see how common and important they were in their time.
 
Cupolas today are usually decorative. Weathervanes are also treated as decorative architectural ornaments but they usually are functional. Both will add delightful (and today, unusual) visual interest to a garage or other building type. My list below presents some exceptional examples of  readymade products available today. 
-JB 

 

Annapolis Weathervanes and Cupolas ...
http://www.weathervaneandcupola.com

 

Cupola...
Cupola offers galleries of cupolas, historic architecture, art, and picturesque landscapes. Also cupola FAQ, state capitol building histories, wordplay, and Autocad resources....
http://www.cupola.com
 
A HIGH YIELD MANUFACTURING COMPANY KNOWN FOR QUALITY CHURCH STEEPLES AND BAPTISTRIES, COMPETITIVE PRICES AND REPLICATION OF FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. Welcome to Fiberglass Unlimited Innovations in fiber...
http://www.fiberg.com

 

Franklin Weathervanes...
Weather Vane retailers for over 30 years, offering the highest quality Cupolas, Cast Aluminum, Copper & Brass Weathervanes at the lowest possible price - VALUE. *Shipping ALWAYS included ...
http://www.franklinvanes.com

 

Kitchen & Bathroom Shutters, Mantels, Skylights, Moulding, Weathervanes & V...
APM direct is a leading direct merchant of home building products including cabinets, exterior shutters, mailboxes, locksets, shelving, fireplace mantels, millwork, skylights, vinyl railing systems, a...
http://www.apmdirect.com

 

The Home and Garden Decor Store -- Home and Garden Decorations...
Home, garden and patio accessories including furniture, bird houses and feeders, address markers and more!...
http://www.homegarden-store.com

 

The Outhouse, in Lancaster County's Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is a family...
The Outhouse,in Lancaster County's Pennsylvania Dutch Country,is a family friendly gift store and fun house.Copper weathervanes,amish made cupolas, puppets,amish crafts,wacky gifts,and attractions,nov...
http://www.outhousepa.com

 

The Weather Store...
Weather Instruments Maximum Weather Instruments Oregon Scientific Instruments Wireless Weather Instruments Barometers Hygrometers Thermometers Tide Clocks Wind Speed & Direction Weather Stations Weat...
http://www.theweatherstore.com
Volko Supply... custom & copper chimney caps cupolas and weathervanes....
Volko is your source for custom & copper chimney caps.. fireplace dampers & chimney fans.. wood floor grilles registers & wood vents.. underground garbage cans.. cupolas finials & copper weathervanes....
http://www.volko.com

 

Weather Vanes of Maine; Weathervanes, cupolas, bird house, bird feeder, cus...
Weathervanes: Specializing in cupolas, bird house, bird feeder, custom weathervanes, maine weathervanes, handmade weathervanes, miniature weather vane, weathervanes cupola, copper weathervanes, and we...
http://weathervanesofmaine.com

 

Weathervanes - custom-designed, handmade copper weathervanes and wooden wea...
Custom weathervanes by SkyArt studio. We offer custom-designed weathervanes, fine handmade wooden or copper weathervanes. Order your weathervane from a wide range of windvanes in our online shop....
http://www.skyartstudio.com

 

Wind & Weather: Weather Instruments, Weather Stations, Barometers, Thermome...
Wind & Weather: Fine weather instruments, weather stations, barometers, thermometers, weathervanes, garden and home accessories, and garden art online and by catalog....
http://www.windandweather.com

 

Woodshop Cupolas, Acadia Weathervanes, cupolas and weathervanes handcrafted...
Top-quality wooden cupolas and copper weathervanes handcrafted in Bar Harbor, Maine. Your total satisfaction with these quality products is absolutely guaranteed...
http://www.acadiavanes.com

 

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Hi Jay -
Attached is a photo of my garage (#856-1), which turned out great.  The plans were thorough and made approval in my city and county (which has a strict set of design standards) much easier....Thank you.... M. C., OH


 
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Hey Jay..
We found a great Contractor and were able to go with Plans 996-1 after all. Here's how it looks so far.Thankx,

 

B.W.
 
"Hi Jay,
I just wanted to say thanks for the great garage plan web site. The plan my wife and I chose constantly gets complimented on by neighbors, friends and family.  Attached are some photos I thought I’d share.
-Christopher B."
 
 
"Behm Design . . .
I am sending this E-Mail to say thank you.  I purchased a design from you
about two years ago.  It was a three car craftsman style garage.  It built up
very well.  The carpenter complement you on how accurate the materials list
is. . .
Thank you,
-Brian M."
 
 
 
"Here is my completed garage based on Plan 1211-1.  Other than a few minor modifications to windows and an additional garage door opening into my back yard my contractor followed these plans to the letter.  I had very few headaches with the City of Columbus building department.  The plans were submitted with the modifications pencilled in and I had no problems. 
Thank you
-Ed S."
 
 
 
"Dear Jay,
I bought a plan online from you a month or so ago.
 I have submitted it to two of the best builders in town
 that have remarked its’ professionalism and exactness.
You do some good work there. Your plans are good value
 for money.
Kind Regards,
-J. C. Savannah, GA "