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.

Apr 10 2016 explore bonnie howd s board how to build a cupola on pinterest. My contractor buddy built the frame out of wood and wants a metal roof. See more ideas about cupolas barn cupola weathervanes. 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.

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. Two other straight pieces will run horizontal with the roof. When functional a cupola is used to ventilate a building or roof area. And with new rot resistant materials they still work well.

Jason senior of j r senior sheetmetal inc. In my neck of the woods all barns worthy of their salt have a functional cupola. Cut the 8 foot lumber into four equal pieces each about two feet long. Step 3 build the sill.

In this video i will show you how to cover the roof of a cupola with sheet metal. The roof is from a project completed by general contractor jeff sweenor and his team at sweenor builders. Mar 12 2013 roof top cupolas can be used for both decoration and ventilation. Walks us through his process for creating customized copper panels for a cupola roof.

In the days before roof vents a cupola was an effective way to ventilate. Cut two angled sections that will ride over the ridge of your 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.