Framing Hip Roof Cupola
Screws through the rafters into the hub.
Framing hip roof cupola. This video explains in detail how to build a hip roof. In order to allow for the cupola the framing of the roof does not extend to the peak. These are pretty easy to frame. 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. Join the rafters using a 6 1 2 in. In this video i will show you how to cover the roof of a cupola with sheet metal. Item 1356844 model 2136cv.
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. This blocking will transfer the load of the cupola to the roof trusses or to the roof rafters. Piece of 2x2 as a hub.
Fasten the rafters together.