Installation Guide

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Note: For mounting on a metal roof you may need to cut your cupola

base to fit down over the metal ribs or seams.

Manufacturer is not responsible for weather related damage under severe conditions.

Manufacturer is not responsible for any issues if installed differntly than these specs. Additional anchor rods can be supplied if necessary.

EASY

STEP

CUPOLA

INSTALLATION

GUIDE

(Please read Installation Guide thoroughly before starting.)

MARKS

4. Position

Position pieces of 2x4s on sides (shown) to be snug against the

inside walls of the cupola base. Screw them into the roof.

Note: For cupolas 60" and larger it is recommended to install

additional curbing - support on the inside of the cupola base.

1. Determine Your Roof Pitch

Screw two boards together so they pivot. 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. Mark the boards

& apply another screw. This becomes your cutting template.

2. Mark the Cupola Base

Start cuts at corners and end at center.

be your cutting line. Your base should now be ready to cut.

Draw a centerline on the cupola base as shown. Using your cutting

template, make a line from each corner to the centerline. This will

Optional

Framing

Flashing Detail

3. Prepare Roof -

Decorative (

Recommended)

Prepare Roof -

Ventilation or accessibility

If your cupola will be used for ventilation or accessibility, cut an

opening in the roof, leaving a 5"- 6" minimum around the inside

perimeter of the cupola base, making sure to leave shingles

or other roofing material intact inside cupola base. (Additional

flashing or caulking must be used as illustrated in step #5 )

Cut shingles & sheathing only. Do not cut ridge or rafters.

There is no preparation necessary to your roof if your cupola is to be

installed for decoration only.(Recommended) If a ridge vent is present

the ridge vent where you cupola will sit and replace with cap shingles.

then cut out your cupola base to fit around the ridge vent,or remove

5. Mounting & Assembly

Attach the base to the 2x4s. Once the base is secured to the

roof, use silicone caulk to seal the sides of the base sections.

Leave an area in the 2 lower edges unsealed to allow any water

to drain. Now attach the mid-section to the base, and the top to

the mid-section using the screws (provided) in the pre-drilled

holes. Apply silicone caulk to all exposed screw heads.

Note:

When mounting for Ventilation or Accessiblity you will

want to apply roofing sealant & flashing to seal the sides of the

cupola base to the roof. Leave an area in the 2 lower sides

unsealed to allow any water to drain. Also apply a bead of caulk to

the top edge of the cupola base before attaching the mid-section.

Summary of content (3 pages)

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EASY 5 STEP CUPOLA INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. Position Position pieces of 2x4s on sides (shown) to be snug against the inside walls of the cupola base. Screw them into the roof. Note: For cupolas 60" and larger it is recommended to install additional curbing - support on the inside of the cupola base. (Please read Installation Guide thoroughly before starting.) MARKS 1. Determine Your Roof Pitch Screw two boards together so they pivot.
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EASY INSTALLATION GUIDE OCTAGONAL CUPOLA (Please read Installation Guide thoroughly before starting) MARKS 4. Position Position pieces of 2x4s on sides (shown) to be snug against the inside walls of the cupola base. Screw them into the roof. 1. Determine Your Roof Pitch Screw two boards together so they pivot. 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. Mark the boards & apply another screw.
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. Attach flashing & side panels Bend the 2 flashing pcs in the center to the same angle as the cupola base cutout. Now hold the flashing in place with the 1" side against the cupola base. Mark & cut the end of the 1" flange and fold over and insert on the bottom of the side panel with flashing. Attach flashing to wood base with nails provided. It may be necessary to drill small pilot holes for nails. Now reattach side panels to their original position. Insert extra screws in side panels where needed.