Roof Cupola Installation

Set cupola over curb.

Roof cupola installation.

A sturdy ladder to begin installing your cupola and weathervane. 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. Fasten the cupola to the roof with 10 or 12 wood screws of sufficient length to penetrate the roof boards.

Butt last roof course to curb. 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 screws that came with your cupola screw the base and body together. Install base flashing provided.

Determine your roof pitch screw two boards together so they pivot. Measure and mark the center of where the cupola will be installed. Line up the pivot point of the template with the center line and make sure the corners of the template meet with both. Drill holes at least three inches from the corners see drawing in both of the uncut sides of the cupola base.

Includes insect screen of compatible material on louver model. Please read installation guide thoroughly before starting. Using the same method used on the body. How to install a decorative cupola.

Trace a line along both inner sides of the. 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. Standard cupola installation guide. All you need are two boards and a screw.

After you ve secured the body you are ready to add the roof top of the cupola. Attach with fasteners provided. Available with windows or louvers. Set the cupola in place on the roof.

Be sure that it is sitting level. There s a great video of how to install a cupola on a pitched roof. Line the mid section body of the cupola with the pre drilled holes that can be found in the base and the body.