Roof Cupola Installation

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Roof cupola installation.

Form a pattern by marking the boards then trace that pattern on the base of your cupola. Cut and frame opening to 2 1 2 above roof deck. Butt last roof course to curb. After you ve secured the body you are ready to add the roof top of the cupola.

Includes insect screen of compatible material on louver model. Be sure that it is sitting level. Trace a line along both inner sides of the. Fasten the cupola to the roof with 10 or 12 wood screws of sufficient length to penetrate the roof boards.

A sturdy ladder to begin installing your cupola and weathervane. 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. Set the cupola in place on the roof.

Line the mid section body of the cupola with the pre drilled holes that can be found in the base and the body. Line up the pivot point of the template with the center line and make sure the corners of the template meet with both. Install base flashing provided. Using the screws that came with your cupola screw the base and body together.

Set cupola over curb. There s a great video of how to install a cupola on a pitched roof. Available with windows or louvers. Determine your roof pitch screw two boards together so they pivot.

First step is to determine the cupola location. 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. Attach with fasteners provided. 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. Measure and mark the center of where the cupola will be installed. Preparing your roof draw a center line on the cupola base on two opposite sides these will become the angled cutouts for your roof.