Roof Cupola Installation

All you need are two boards and a screw.

Roof cupola installation.

Attach with fasteners provided. Preparing your roof draw a center line on the cupola base on two opposite sides these will become the angled cutouts for your roof. Using the same method used on the body. A sturdy ladder to begin installing your cupola and weathervane.

After you ve secured the body you are ready to add the roof top of the cupola. Standard cupola installation guide. Drill holes at least three inches from the corners see drawing in both of the uncut sides of the cupola base. Trace a line along both inner sides of the.

Form a pattern by marking the boards then trace that pattern on the base of your cupola. There s a great video of how to install a cupola on a pitched roof. Download autocad file next style. Cut and frame opening to 2 1 2 above roof deck.

Set the cupola in place on the roof. Install base flashing provided. Measure and mark the center of where the cupola will be installed. First step is to determine the cupola location.

Line up the pivot point of the template with the center line and make sure the corners of the template meet with both. 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. 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. Be sure that it is sitting level.

Butt last roof course to curb. Please read installation guide thoroughly before starting. Using the screws that came with your cupola screw the base and body together. Fasten the cupola to the roof with 10 or 12 wood screws of sufficient length to penetrate the roof boards.

Set cupola over curb. Available with windows or louvers. How to install a decorative cupola.