How To Install A Cupola On A Pitched Roof

Step 1 measure the area begin by measuring out the area on your pitched roof where you want the cupola to go.

How to install a cupola on a pitched roof.

Since roofs have all different pitch angles the manufacturer leaves it up to the installer that s you to cut it down to size. A sturdy ladder to begin installing your cupola and weathervane. Place the roof pitch tool flat against the cut of the roof ridge. Press the angle finder tightly to the shingles and then insert a second screw to hold it tight locking the angle in place.

Use an angle finder to measure the pitch of your hinge tool then position it against the cupola base. Cut the cupola base to match your roof s pitch the base of your cupola comes square. There s a great video of how to install a cupola on a pitched roof. Cut the angle with a jigsaw.

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 the tool is centered. Make sure that this position is easy to reach by ladder and where the cupola will be supported by enough roof beams. Standard cupola installation guide.

The pitch tool will serve as a cutting template. Mark the centerline on the cupola and align the angle finder. Determine your roof pitch screw two boards together so they pivot. Scribe the roof pitch on the cupola.

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. 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.