Ornaments

Roof ornaments give a ridge, a gable or a façade its character: a finial, a weathervane, ridge cresting, a pinnacle or a bargeboard. In our workshop in Verdets, at the foot of the Pyrenees, we draw and make them by hand, in zinc or copper, using the methods of ornamental zinc work.

The online catalogue is organised by family. Roof finials crown the king post, from 30 to 180 cm, and can take a weathervane. 3D relief weathervanes are embossed; cut-out weathervanes give a crisp silhouette in solid sheet. Ridge cresting, sold by the metre, dresses the ridge line. Four-sided pinnacles ornament gables and corners. Bargeboards, in zinc, plywood or PVC, dress fascias, door canopies and porches.

Zinc weathers to pearl grey; copper browns and then takes on verdigris. Zinc and copper pieces carry a 10-year guarantee against corrosion. They are made to order, with dispatch within 7 working days for catalogue models. Fitting that affects weatherproofing is best left to a roofer; our Delivery, lead times and fitting page sets out the principles.

A motif, a height or a length outside the catalogue? Contact us: we also work from a drawing, a photograph or a piece to be reproduced.