How To Install A Cupola On A Pitched Roof

Use an angle finder to measure the pitch of your hinge tool then position it against the cupola base.

How to install a cupola on a pitched roof.

Mark the centerline on the cupola and align the angle finder. Make sure that the tool is centered. 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. Place the roof pitch tool flat against the cut of the roof ridge.

Form a pattern by marking the boards then trace that pattern on the base of your cupola. Cut the angle with a jigsaw. Standard cupola installation guide. Scribe the roof pitch on the cupola.

Please read installation guide thoroughly before starting. Using a pencil or marker draw on the pitch tool to mark the angle that will be used to determine the edge of the cupola base. There s a great video of how to install a cupola on a pitched roof. Determine your roof pitch screw two boards together so they pivot.

Step 1 measure the area begin by measuring out the area on your pitched roof where you want the cupola to go. Cut the cupola base to match your roof s pitch the base of your cupola comes square. Press the angle finder tightly to the shingles and then insert a second screw to hold it tight locking the angle in place. A sturdy ladder to begin installing your cupola and weathervane.

Try to place the cupola over the roof rather than the gable ends which will have fewer beams to distribute the weight. Make sure that this position is easy to reach by ladder and where the cupola will be supported by enough roof beams.