How To Install A Cupola On A Pitched Roof

All you need are two boards and a screw.

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. Make sure that the tool is centered. Mark the centerline on the cupola and align the angle finder. Please read installation guide thoroughly before starting.

Try to place the cupola over the roof rather than the gable ends which will have fewer beams to distribute the weight. Cut the cupola base to match your roof s pitch the base of your cupola comes square. Place the roof pitch tool flat against the cut of the roof ridge. Scribe the roof pitch on the cupola.

Cut the angle with a jigsaw. Since roofs have all different pitch angles the manufacturer leaves it up to the installer that s you to cut it down to size. 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. Use an angle finder to measure the pitch of your hinge tool then position it against the cupola base.

There s a great video of how to install a cupola on a pitched roof. Make sure that this position is easy to reach by ladder and where the cupola will be supported by enough roof beams. A sturdy ladder to begin installing your cupola and weathervane. Determine your roof pitch screw two boards together so they pivot.

Press the angle finder tightly to the shingles and then insert a second screw to hold it tight locking the angle in place. The pitch tool will serve as a cutting template.