Good directions carlisle 36 in x 49 in white vinyl cupola with copper roof.
Framing hip roof cupola.
In order to allow for the cupola the framing of the roof does not extend to the peak.
Screw the hub to two of the rafters and fasten the other two by driving 3 in.
Screws through the rafters into the hub.
Fasten the rafters together.
The framing for this roof is a symmetrical hip roof with large overhangs and a cupola.
You can frame the cupola on top of your existing roof but be sure you have solid blocking under the outside walls of the cupola.
These are pretty easy to frame.
Most cupolas i ve seen have a hip roof.
My contractor buddy built the frame out of wood and wants a metal roof.
Join the rafters using a 6 1 2 in.
Piece of 2x2 as a hub.
This video explains in detail how to build a hip roof.
In this video i will show you how to cover the roof of a cupola with sheet metal.