Framing Hip Roof 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.
Framing hip roof cupola. The framing for this roof is a symmetrical hip roof with large overhangs and a cupola. Item 1356844 model 2136cv. Screw the hub to two of the rafters and fasten the other two by driving 3 in. Good directions carlisle 36 in x 49 in white vinyl cupola with copper roof.
My contractor buddy built the frame out of wood and wants a metal roof. In order to allow for the cupola the framing of the roof does not extend to the peak. In this video i will show you how to cover the roof of a cupola with sheet metal. These are pretty easy to frame.
Piece of 2x2 as a hub. Fasten the rafters together. This blocking will transfer the load of the cupola to the roof trusses or to the roof rafters. This video explains in detail how to build a hip roof.
Join the rafters using a 6 1 2 in.