How To Install A Cupola On A Pitched Roof

Scribe the roof pitch on the cupola.

How to install a cupola on a pitched roof. Form a pattern by marking the boards then trace that pattern on the base of your cupola. Since roofs have all different pitch angles the manufacturer leaves it up to the installer that s you to cut it down to size. 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. Make sure that this position is easy to reach by ladder and where the cupola will be supported by enough roof beams.

Please read installation guide thoroughly before starting. 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. There s a great video of how to install a cupola on a pitched roof. Standard cupola installation guide.

Step 1 measure the area begin by measuring out the area on your pitched roof where you want the cupola to go. Try to place the cupola over the roof rather than the gable ends which will have fewer beams to distribute the weight. All you need are two boards and a screw. Press the angle finder tightly to the shingles and then insert a second screw to hold it tight locking the angle in place.

Cut the angle with a jigsaw. Cut the cupola base to match your roof s pitch the base of your cupola comes square. Make sure that the tool is centered. Use an angle finder to measure the pitch of your hinge tool then position it against the cupola base.

Determine your roof pitch screw two boards together so they pivot. The pitch tool will serve as a cutting template.