Putting A Cupola On A Shed Roof

The size of the cupola is based on the size of your attic or floor the same as other ventilation.

Putting a cupola on a shed roof.

Plug or patch the screw holes. Rule of thumb is measuring the length of your building and then multiplying by 1 25. Of floor to 1 of opening. A 24 foot shed needs a 36 inch cupola a 32 foot shed needs a 48 inch cupola.

That will give you the approximate inches that are idea. A sturdy ladder to begin installing your cupola and weathervane. This video will show you how to install roof shingles. Determine the length of the ridge line of your building roof where the cupola will be installed.

Remember the amount of exhaust opening should not exceed the amount of intake opening. If your shed cupola will be used for ventilation you ll have to cut a hole in your roof. All you need are two boards and a screw. A normal two garage with a 24 ridge line would accept a cupola with a 24 to 36 base.

Form a pattern by marking the boards then trace that pattern on the base of your cupola. An 8 x12 shed would have an 8 x12 or 96 sq. Ever since the cupola was introduced it has found a comfortable and decorative resting place atop many a family garage animal barn or yard and garden shed. Wide at the ridge and extend 10 to 14 in.

Down from the ridge depending on the pitch of your roof. Attach the cupola with two to three stainless steel screws driven into each block. A cupola can be a crowning touch all by itself however it can also be the mounting point for a unique weathervane or rooftop finial. An easy way to calculate it is 1 ft.

The hole should be about 16 in. Position the cupola on the roof once you are satisfied with the fit on the roof attach the cupola with two to three stainless steel screws driven into each mounting block. There s a great video of how to install a cupola on a pitched roof. That depends on the size of the shed where the cupola will be installed.