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Take a few moments to review the
information presented here to help you select the right cupola.
Cupolas and Weathervanes make distinguished additions to homes
or any other outdoor structure. Cupolas can be used for
ventilation or a decorative accent. Most of our Cupolas are
purchased as decorative accents. |
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A good rule of thumb in selecting
the right size cupola is one and one quarter inch of cupola roof
for every foot of unbroken roofline. The key is the unbroken
roofline measurement.
For example: 1.25” of cupola roof
x 24’ unbroken roof line = the minimum cupola roof of 30”. Our
experience tells us this formula provides a balance between the
cupola and the roof. If the cupola is too small it will look
like a birdhouse. In fact, we recommend going one size larger,
especially if there is significant height to the structure, or
adjoining building. |
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Your Roof Line |
Cupola Size |
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Your Roof Line |
Cupola Size |
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up to 12 feet
13 to 15 feet
16 to 18 feet
19 to 20 feet
21 to 24 feet |
18 inches or larger
22 inches or larger
26 inches or larger
30 inches or larger
36 inches or larger |
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25 to
28 feet
29 to 32 feet
33 to 36 feet
over 36 feet |
42
inches or larger
48 inches or larger
54 inches or larger
60 inches or 2 cupolas |
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For a more dramatic effect, or if
a cupola larger then 60" square is needed, consider using 2
cupolas on the roof line. When using more than 1 cupola
per roof line, here is a good rule of thumb to follow: use 1
inch of cupola for every foot of unbroken roofline. For
example: if a roof section measures 24 feet, the minimum size of
each cupola should be approximately 24 inches square.
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Your Roof Line |
Cupola Size |
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Your Roof Line |
Cupola Size |
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up to 18 feet
19 to 22 feet
23 to 26 feet
27 to 30 feet
31 to 36 feet |
18 inches
22 inches
26 inches
30 inches
36 inches |
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37 to 42 feet
43 to 48 feet
49 to 54 feet
55 to 60 feet |
42 inches
48 inches
54 inches
60 inches or 2 cupolas |
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