How to install a cupola instructions from the pros.
How to install a cupola on roof.
Pre drill your holes in the block and apply silicone to the bottom of the block prior to attaching it to your roofing.
All you need are two boards and a screw.
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.
Mount four sections of 2 4 blocks on in from your outside exposed edge of your cupola.
Square pencil screw gun with 2 square drive bit circular and or jig saw level 2 1 x 3 for an angle jig 4 pressure treated 2 x 4 mounting blocks 12 3 deck screws or lags flashing for the roof peak silicone caulk and caulking gun.
Determine your roof pitch screw two boards together so they pivot.
Install mounting boards on your roof the cupola won t sit flush against your roof instead you ll screw it into two mounting boards that you position over the ridge.
Determine the roof pitch.
Please read installation guide thoroughly before starting.
Mark the centerline on the cupola and align the angle finder.
On the ground insert one screw into the ends of two 24 in.
A sturdy ladder to begin installing your cupola and weathervane.
Standard cupola installation guide.
There s a great video of 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.
Pieces of wood to make a hinge tool to copy the roof pitch.