Roof Cupola Installation

Standard cupola installation guide.

Roof cupola installation.

Please read installation guide thoroughly before starting. Using the same method used on the body. Fasten the cupola to the roof with 10 or 12 wood screws of sufficient length to penetrate the roof boards. Download autocad file next style.

Set the cupola in place on the roof. First step is to determine the cupola location. Available with windows or louvers. Be sure that it is sitting level.

How to install a decorative cupola. Determine your roof pitch screw two boards together so they pivot. Line up the pivot point of the template with the center line and make sure the corners of the template meet with both. Measure and mark the center of where the cupola will be installed.

Drill holes at least three inches from the corners see drawing in both of the uncut sides of the cupola base. Using the screws that came with your cupola screw the base and body together. 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. 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.

After you ve secured the body you are ready to add the roof top of the cupola. Butt last roof course to curb. Cut and frame opening to 2 1 2 above roof deck. Preparing your roof draw a center line on the cupola base on two opposite sides these will become the angled cutouts for your roof.

Attach with fasteners provided. Trace a line along both inner sides of the. Set cupola over curb. Line the mid section body of the cupola with the pre drilled holes that can be found in the base and the body.

There s a great video of how to install a cupola on a pitched roof. Form a pattern by marking the boards then trace that pattern on the base of your cupola. All you need are two boards and a screw.