Cupolas are a small dome like structures that you can install on your home to give it a distinctive look. They also look good on sheds and gazebos and will give your home added curb appeal. High quality cupolas, such as Fypon cupolas are made of durable PVC and have a cooper roofing. They are available with venting and non venting center sections. You have the choice between octagonal and square based. Most of these types of cupolas are not weathervane ready but you can easily make a hole in them to accommodate it.
There are variety of styles that cupolas comes in, including bell shaped, a peak roof and pagoda roof. The style you choose depends on the architecture of your home and your personal preference. When you are deciding which cupolas will fit your needs you need to know the pitch of your roof and factor in a couple of inches for clearance.
You can also use more than one cupola to achieve the look you are after. You also want to make sure that the cupolas are the right size so they look proportionate to the building you are putting them on.
You can purchase cupolas that are made of solid vinyl and have a pure copper roof. This material is more durable than wood and is more substantial than PVC. The best thing about solid vinyl cupolas is that they are virtually maintenance free. The high quality vinyl construction makes them extremely durable even in harsh climates. They will be unaffected by humidity, salt air or wet conditions.
You can choose a wood cupola that combines old world craftsmanship with modern techniques. Quality wood cupolas are made of Northern White Pine and have a beautiful natural untreated wood finish. The cupolas can be painted or stained to blend in and complement the exterior of your home or building.
Cupolas can be used for both decorative and ventilation purposes. You want to select the right size of cupola for your building. Some buildings may look more proportionate with two or more cupolas on it; it depends on the roof line and the size of the building.
There are so many different sizes and types of cupolas that it will be easy to find the type that will fit with your home’s exterior. You will find the style that will add both curb appeal and value to your property.
An easy way to visualize what size would be best is to use a cardboard box about the same size as the cupola you are considering. You can put the box on your roof in the location you want to put a cupola. You then view it from the ground from various views and angles to see if it is the correct size.
Cupolas come in a variety of sizes and are can be made of different materials, such as; wood and PVC vinyl. Cupolas have been used for centuries to ventilate and boost the appearance of barns, homes and other buildings.
Author Resource:
Lawrence Reaves is a freelance writer. Accent Building Products. High end accent home and building products such as gable vents and cupolas can be found online at http://www.accentbuildingproducts.com/
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