Framing Hip Roof Cupola

These are pretty easy to frame.

Framing hip roof cupola.

In this video i will show you how to cover the roof of a cupola with sheet metal. This blocking will transfer the load of the cupola to the roof trusses or to the roof rafters. Join the rafters using a 6 1 2 in. The framing for this roof is a symmetrical hip roof with large overhangs and a cupola.

This video explains in detail how to build a hip roof. 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. In order to allow for the cupola the framing of the roof does not extend to the peak. Piece of 2x2 as a hub.

Good directions carlisle 36 in x 49 in white vinyl cupola with copper roof. Fasten the rafters together. Screws through the rafters into the hub. This makes the framing a bit more complicated but it accomplishes the owner s goal of an unrestricted view of the cupola from the interior of the building.

My contractor buddy built the frame out of wood and wants a metal roof.