Roof Cupola Installation

Preparing your roof draw a center line on the cupola base on two opposite sides these will become the angled cutouts for your roof.

Roof cupola installation.

Please read installation guide thoroughly before starting. Set the cupola in place on the roof. How to install a decorative cupola. Butt last roof course to curb.

Line up the pivot point of the template with the center line and make sure the corners of the template meet with both. Set cupola over curb. Measure and mark the center of where the cupola will be installed. Download autocad file next style.

All you need are two boards and a screw. Trace a line along both inner sides of the. Determine your roof pitch screw two boards together so they pivot. A sturdy ladder to begin installing your cupola and weathervane.

Fasten the cupola to the roof with 10 or 12 wood screws of sufficient length to penetrate the roof boards. Attach with fasteners provided. Standard cupola installation guide. Using the same method used on the body.

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. First step is to determine the cupola location. There s a great video of how to install a cupola on a pitched roof.

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. Available with windows or louvers. After you ve secured the body you are ready to add the roof top of the cupola. Line the mid section body of the cupola with the pre drilled holes that can be found in the base and the body.

Cut and frame opening to 2 1 2 above roof deck. 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.