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| Cupola arrives | It comes in three pieces - the louvers and.... | ...the copper roof | After using 2 boards on the roof to get the angle..... |
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| ....the roof "pitch" is penciled in on the bottom section | Cutting the roof angle on bottom | Paint the bare wood with at least two coats of exterior paint | The cupola comes with a hole for installing a weathervane |
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| The rod is placed through the top of the cupola and the weathervane is mounted. | Only need to finish caulking the edges of the base | The cupola is permanently mounted with screws and the job is done | The cupola and weathervane add a beautiful new dimension to this home |
Installing a cupola (with or without a weathervane) is a Do-It-Yourself job that can easily be done in a
couple of hours. However, if you are uncomfortable with such a project, please seek a professional
installer. Falling off the roof is not recommended, so be careful up there.