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I an planning to install a weather station here at the house. My issue is the anenometer for measuring wind speed and direction needs to be installed at a high point (ie the highest point on the roof if possible) for best results. I have a place picked out at the top of our dormant chimney.
Now my issue... I dont do heights. Not to mention I have a very high 2+ story roof and even higher chimney.
Who would you guys think could and would tackle this relatively small job? I am thinking attach the anenometer and its mount to the top of the chimney with 4 screws and maybe tack the wire here and there down the side of the chimney for me to help conceal it.
Would this be a job for a roofer? maybe a painter? (both used to working on a ladder at those heights). Possibly a regular handyman although the heights and need for specific ladders might rule them out?
Roofers are very busy this time of year, but you might try a chimney sweep as most of them are properly equipped to handle anything involving a chimney.
I would try a handyman? I say that because I did roofing for 22 years and as a general rule of thumb that's all we tried to do. We would do odd jobs from time to time but they were charged a lot for it as we had to fit it into a busy schedule. I have a weather station as well and it's also on the top of a two story house with a 12/12 pitch. I did mine myself and it wasn't fun. Make sure they are insured and know how to read a compass. Good luck!
A regular handyman/odd-and-ends type guy. Just tell him you want something mounted on your chimney. You don't know any neighbors/friends well enough, who aren't afraid of heights?
Definitely a job for a handyman. Get one who is insured. I wouldn't opt to post a lowest bidder wanted ad on Craigslist for this, as anyone who falls off your roof could easily sue.
I do plan to eventually broadcast the readings to Wunderground. Havent yet bought the data logger for my system as I want to get the basics up and running first.
So if handyman is the way to go anyone here have any favorites? I am searching through old threads now but was just wondering if anyone has experience with an insured, height-loving, ladder-collecting handyman off the top of their heads.
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There are forums on the site... I'd post there (start from the "Support" link at the bottom to access their forums - there is one for personal weather stations). I'm sure you'll get lots of suggestions and maybe even recs from other local members.
I put my entire station on an expandable mast and then just pushed each section up until it was high enough. The mast is attached to the side of the house. If your station is a Vantage II Pro, be aware it has a serious issue with a supercapacitor that fails early in the unit's life. My bro-in-law fixed mine, but then, he's an ex-IBM engineer.
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Not to mention I have a very high 2+ story roof and even higher chimney. 
