How To Build A Cupola Roof

A cupola can be a classy alternative to a metal roof vent for example or if properly situated can take the place of a sunroof.

How to build a cupola roof. Cut two angled sections that will ride over the ridge of your roof. And with new rot resistant materials they still work well. Roof top cupolas can be used for both decoration and ventilation. Step 3 build the sill.

The roof is from a project completed by general contractor jeff sweenor and his team at sweenor builders. In the days before roof vents a cupola was an effective way to ventilate. Jason senior of j r senior sheetmetal inc. Cut the 8 foot lumber into four equal pieces each about two feet long.

The sill portion of your wood cupola sits on the roof itself. My contractor buddy built the frame out of wood and wants a metal roof. In the days before roof and ridge vents a cupola was the most effective way to ventilate a stable barn or even a house. When i decided to build a cupola to dress up my.

But it can also serve ornamental purposes becoming the mounting point for weather vanes or providing an interesting architectural touch to an otherwise plain building. In my neck of the woods all barns worthy of their salt have a functional cupola. See more ideas about cupolas barn cupola weathervanes. Two other straight pieces will run horizontal with the roof.

When functional a cupola is used to ventilate a building or roof area. Mar 12 2013 roof top cupolas can be used for both decoration and ventilation. Apr 10 2016 explore bonnie howd s board how to build a cupola on pinterest.