Types of Cupolas

There are two main types of cupolas: Decorative and Functional. Decorative Cupolas sit on top of a closed roof. Functional Cupolas are open to the main structure. (See illustrations below.)

The Cupola Installation Method described on this page is designed to work with Decorative Cupolas and Functional Cupolas with some kind of internal access. If, at all possible, this is the method we recommend for installing a weathervane on a cupola. It is typically stronger and less expensive than using a V-Shaped Bracket.

If you have a Decorative Cupola with NO internal access, a Functional Cupola with a vaulted ceiling, or Functional Cupola with a ceiling and NO internal access, please see our Basic Drilled Installation Method or our V-Shaped Mounting Bracket Installation Method.

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Decorative Cupola with Internal Cross Brace If you have access inside the cupola see instructions on this webpage. If not, see Basic Drilled Installation Method or our V-Shaped Mounting Bracket Installation Method Click image to enlarge	Functional Cupola with Vaulted Ceiling See Basic Drilled Installation Method or V-Shaped Mounting Bracket Installation Method Click image to enlarge
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Decorative Cupola with No Internal Cross Brace If you have access inside the cupola see instructions on this webpage. If not, see Basic Drilled Installation Method or our V-Shaped Mounting Bracket Installation Method (When using a Medium Sized Spire (vertical installation rod), please see special instructions in Section #3 of the Cupola Installation Instructions.) Click image to enlarge	Functional Cupola with Ceiling and Internal Access If you have access inside the cupola’s ceiling see instructions on this webpage. If not, see Basic Drilled Installation Method or our V-Shaped Mounting Bracket Installation Method Click image to enlarge