Install Cupola Pitched Roof

Recommended if a ridge vent is present then cut out your cupola base to fit around the ridge vent or remove the ridge vent where your cupola will sit and replace with cap shingles.

Install cupola pitched roof. Use an angle finder to measure the pitch of your hinge tool then position it against the cupola base. Begin by measuring out the area on your pitched roof where you want the cupola to go. Cut the opposite side of the base to match. Step by step instructions for installing your cupola.

The base the midsection and the roof. Prepare roof decorative recommended there is no preparation necessary to your roof if your cupola is to be installed for decoration only. Since roofs have all different pitch angles the manufacturer leaves it up to the installer that s you to cut it down to size. Make sure that this position is easy to reach by ladder and where the cupola will be supported by enough roof beams.

If you have a steep roof greater than 9 12 pitch you may need to install an extended base. As dad used to say be careful you don t cut twice and still be short. Bring your angle finder off the roof to the cupola to be installed. Shown is the cut base.

Cut the cupola base to match your roof s pitch the base of your cupola comes square.