Roof Cupola Installation

There s a great video of how to install a cupola on a pitched roof.

Roof cupola installation.

Fasten the cupola to the roof with 10 or 12 wood screws of sufficient length to penetrate the roof boards. Using the same method used on the body. Attach with fasteners provided. A sturdy ladder to begin installing your cupola and weathervane.

Set cupola over curb. How to install a decorative cupola. Preparing your roof draw a center line on the cupola base on two opposite sides these will become the angled cutouts for your roof. First step is to determine the cupola location.

Please read installation guide thoroughly before starting. Trace a line along both inner sides of the. Straddle the roof with each board as shown making sure each side is flat against the roof and the center is at the center of the peak. Using the screws that came with your cupola screw the base and body together.

Download autocad file next style. Includes insect screen of compatible material on louver model. Measure and mark the center of where the cupola will be installed. Line the mid section body of the cupola with the pre drilled holes that can be found in the base and the body.

After you ve secured the body you are ready to add the roof top of the cupola. Standard cupola installation guide. Butt last roof course to curb. Determine your roof pitch screw two boards together so they pivot.

Available with windows or louvers. Cut and frame opening to 2 1 2 above roof deck. Form a pattern by marking the boards then trace that pattern on the base of your cupola. If the roof is longer than your tape measure pull two tape measures from opposite ends and determine where the centers of the two opposing tapes meet.

Install base flashing provided. Be sure that it is sitting level. Drill holes at least three inches from the corners see drawing in both of the uncut sides of the cupola base.