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How to attach a decorative cupola to a metal roof.
I needed more ventilation in my barn since i only had two small gable end vents.
My contractor buddy built the frame out of wood and wants a metal roof.
Installing the 400 lb center cupola.
Screw the two boards together tightly and bring your hinge tool down with you off the roof.
The base of your cupola comes square.
Pre drill your holes in the block and apply silicone to the bottom of the block prior to attaching it to your roofing.
In this video i will show you how to cover the roof of a cupola with sheet metal.
Mount four sections of 2 4 blocks on in from your outside exposed edge of your cupola.
Prepare roof decorative recommended there is no preparation necessary to your roof if your cupola is to be installed for decoration only.
Position the cupola on the roof.
I built this simple cupola with reclaimed materials.
Plug or patch the screw holes.
You ll use this to find the angle when you cut out your cupola base.
Many of todays cupolas are just for decorative purposes.
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Cut the cupola base to match your roof s pitch.
Lay the hinge tool across your roof ridge and adjust the boards until it fits snugly.
Mount all four blocks to the roof sheathing and try to get the top fasteners into the ridge board.
For mounting on a metal roof you may need to cut your cupola base to fit down over the metal ribs or seams.
Construction sights are a great place to find wood scraps that would otherwise be thrown in the dumpster.
Most carpenters would be happy to help you out.