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.
Framing hip roof cupola.
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.
Piece of 2x2 as a hub.
Join the rafters using a 6 1 2 in.
Most cupolas i ve seen have a hip roof.
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.
Good directions carlisle 36 in x 49 in white vinyl cupola with copper roof.
In this video i will show you how to cover the roof of a cupola with sheet metal.
Screw the hub to two of the rafters and fasten the other two by driving 3 in.
Item 1356844 model 2136cv.
Screws through the rafters into the hub.
My contractor buddy built the frame out of wood and wants a metal roof.
This blocking will transfer the load of the cupola to the roof trusses or to the roof rafters.