How To Build A Cupola Roof

Step 3 build the sill.

How to build a cupola roof.

Cut two angled sections that will ride over the ridge of your roof. Roof top cupolas can be used for both decoration and ventilation. 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. Two other straight pieces will run horizontal with the roof.

A cupola can be a decorative or functional architectural structure mounted on top of a home or barn and usually centered along the roof ridge line. Mar 12 2013 roof top cupolas can be used for both decoration and ventilation. In my neck of the woods all barns worthy of their salt have a functional cupola. Apr 10 2016 explore bonnie howd s board how to build a cupola on pinterest.

The roof is from a project completed by general contractor jeff sweenor and his team at sweenor builders. In this video i will show you how to cover the roof of a cupola with sheet metal. Walks us through his process for creating customized copper panels for a cupola roof. When i decided to build a cupola to dress up my.

When functional a cupola is used to ventilate a building or roof area. 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. See more ideas about cupolas barn cupola weathervanes.

Jason senior of j r senior sheetmetal inc. Cut the 8 foot lumber into four equal pieces each about two feet long. 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.