mudcat
Platinum Member
COOL!!!!!!
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EdC
Gold Member
khd
As steep as that roof is why not rent a cherry picker for the ridge cap?
As steep as that roof is why not rent a cherry picker for the ridge cap?
602466
Silver Member
Looks great, I want one!
Who did you say cut the lumber?
Thanks,
Wally
Who did you say cut the lumber?
Thanks,
Wally
Dog Lover
Silver Member
Nice Project, great pics and real nice looking wood and milling. Can't wait to see the finish. Nice trench job too!
patrick_g
Elite Member
You did the right thing, the cupola will really make a difference in appearance!
I put a cupola on our garage/shop (36x48 half is 3 car garage and half is shop.) We built the cupola to fit vinyl shutters to get the louvers. Mine is non functioning as I was advised in order to avoid leaks. I still haven't selected an ornamental wind vane yet. Roof is 12:12 and ridge is 30 ft above the slab. On a good dry day with good shoes you can walk it but laying a ladder on the slope and going up it is way safer.
I'll be using a ladder to place the wind vane when I can make up my mind what to buy or build. I found the pre-made cupolas to be way too pricey for what I was getting. So, we went DIY for the cupola and I may buy the wind vane and ornament.
Maybe a rooster... maybe an Angus bull... maybe a sailboat (lived on one for 9 years)... maybe a cowboy roping a calf... maybe...
Pat
I put a cupola on our garage/shop (36x48 half is 3 car garage and half is shop.) We built the cupola to fit vinyl shutters to get the louvers. Mine is non functioning as I was advised in order to avoid leaks. I still haven't selected an ornamental wind vane yet. Roof is 12:12 and ridge is 30 ft above the slab. On a good dry day with good shoes you can walk it but laying a ladder on the slope and going up it is way safer.
I'll be using a ladder to place the wind vane when I can make up my mind what to buy or build. I found the pre-made cupolas to be way too pricey for what I was getting. So, we went DIY for the cupola and I may buy the wind vane and ornament.
Maybe a rooster... maybe an Angus bull... maybe a sailboat (lived on one for 9 years)... maybe a cowboy roping a calf... maybe...
Pat
patrick_g said:
Once the cupola roof is done there will be a 5" copper ball on top. I put a weather vane on my house and I have had more trouble with it than good. Now it doesn't even spin anymore. For the price, I don't think they are worth it. Plus I'm trying not to get too "New English".
Hows the "cut your own" building coming?
VABlue
Platinum Member
I hope it will stand the test of time.
Are you kidding me? This thing will stand long after armageddon comes calling... Saying it's overbuilt is like saying you need a combine to harvest your two rows of corn in the garden!
It looks really good, I wish I had the time and skill for something like this. I would end up hacking it together with duct tape and canned foam... Keep up the good work and photos!
Are you kidding me? This thing will stand long after armageddon comes calling... Saying it's overbuilt is like saying you need a combine to harvest your two rows of corn in the garden!
It looks really good, I wish I had the time and skill for something like this. I would end up hacking it together with duct tape and canned foam... Keep up the good work and photos!
VABlue said:
Thanks for the comments. It seems that most of us have time issues to do the things that we want. My problem is finding enough time to get it done especially when I start doing changes and add more work. Like the cupola, I bought it but ended up customizing it. I already have about 20 hours in customizing and have probably another 4-6 hours more to go. One of these days I'm going to learn to be just done.
Regards,
Kevin
