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Give the Gift of a Cupola this Valentine's Day

1/30/2023

When you think of Valentine’s Day gifts, chocolate and roses are probably the first few gifts that come to mind. While these are classic gift options, they’re not always perfect for every lover. Flowers may last a week and chocolate is gone within minutes; why not select a Valentine’s Day gift that your loved one can enjoy all year round?

Give the gift a cupola this Valentine’s Day, the perfect gift for those who love stylish home improvements. Not only will your loved one be thrilled and excited, but it’s guaranteed to be a unique gift that he or she will remember for years to come.

Pick Your Style Together

There’s nothing more romantic than team work! While you could pick the perfect cupola and surprise your loved one as a gift, you could also tackle the cupola project together. Together, you can browse through dozens of colors and style options available at Valley Forge Cupola to make a choice you both love. As you pick your style together, you and your partner can work together and enjoy quality time together on an exciting home project.

Enjoyment Everyday

Valentine’s Day is an exciting holiday that can make your loved one feel special. Instead of temporary gifts, the addition of a cupola is an enjoyable and long-lasting gift. Your loved one will be reminded of your affection towards them every time they pull up to their home, garage, gazebo, shed, or other structure. Your investment in a cupola not only makes your building look better, but it’s a way to show affection that lasts!

Unique and Different

While there’s nothing wrong with the Valentine’s Day classic gifts, you might be searching for the perfect way to “wow” your significant other. A cupola is one gift they surely won’t guess! With so many materials, sizes, and designs to choose from, we know you’ll find the perfect cupola to gift at Valley Forge Cupolas.
Browse our gallery to get inspiration for ideas or speak with a cupola specialist that can help you custom design a cupola. We know your loved one will admire their special gift!

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Selecting the Right Cupola Size

1/27/2023

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Choosing the right size cupola for your structure is important to create the perfect finished product. A cupola that is too big can overpower the other architectural elements of your building. However, a cupola that is too small for the structure won't be as noticeable as desired. To help our customers select the right size cupola, we've developed a process that works every time! Check out some important considerations below to make the process simple and easy.

What Size is the Roof?

In general, cupola sizing is relative to roof size. Meaning the larger the roof, the larger cupola you'll need! To determine the best size, you'll want to to consider the length of the ridge line. Each foot of the roofline is usually about 1 to 1.5 inches of cupola. If this doesn't make sense or you're struggling to do measurements, please feel free to contact our team with specific questions.

You will also need to check the pitch of your roof to determine the best cupola size. A roof's pitch can be determined by it's vertical rise by every 12 inches. This means you can calculate the pitch by the ratio of height to width.

Consider the Style of the Home

When selecting a cupola, you'll also want to consider the style of your home. A home that is more modern may not look right with a traditional-style cupola. In contrast, an older home would look better with a classic cupola. Choosing styles that appropriately match the style of your home will result in the best looking end product. Luckily, Valley Forge Cupolas offers a huge selection of cupolas ranging from contemporary to traditional.

Let Us Help You Find the Right Size Cupola

At Valley Forge Cupolas, we take pride in helping you find the ultimate cupola for your needs. For example, in the custom cupola above we took this barn to the next level! You can see how the style adds a complete look to the structure. The sizing of this cupola is perfect for the roof pitch. Want to get started designing and selecting your cupola? Give the Cupola Specialists a call today at (866)-400-1776. We look forward to working with you!

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Ways to Add Light to a Window Cupola

1/20/2023

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Window cupolas are amongst the most popular and aesthetically pleasing types of cupolas around. Have you ever passed a stunning cupola at night? Window cupolas shine beautifully when light is added. You might have wondered how this is done! Keep reading to learn the various ways you can add light to a window cupola. From string lights to solar powered lights, homeowners have a lot of options to make their cupola glow.

String Lights

One of the simplest and inexpensive ways to light your cupola is by adding string lights. String lights can be purchased almost anywhere and can be wrapped around the base or draped on top. Whether you go with a classic white or add fun colors, there's a lot of ways to jazz up your cupola using string lights. Around the holiday time, this is a fun way to add to your Christmas light display!

Light Bulbs

Another way to light up your cupola is by using a high-wattage light bulb from within. If you're looking for a warm glow, skip the LED light bulbs which produce more of a bright white glow. Make sure you select a bulb that is bright enough to light up the entire window area.

Solar Powered Lights

Solar powered lights are another option to add light to your cupola. Solar panels must be placed in a location that has lots of sun exposure. Mounting the solar panel light fixture inside the cupola is perfect, as the lights will automatically turn on and off each night. You'll never have to remember to turn them on!

Spotlights

Want to call attention to your brand new window cupola? Add a spotlight that draws attention to it! Place a spotlight at the base of the cupola and aim it upward. LED spotlights are a great choice if you want to keep your monthly energy bill down.

Let Us Help You Light Up Your Cupola

As you can see, there are plenty of different ways you can light up your window cupola to match your personal preferences. Got questions about how to implement your cupola lighting ideas? We'd love to help. Chat with the Cupola Specialists today by giving us a call or emailing us a photo of your building. We are available by phone every day until 10 p.m. EST. We look forward to speaking with you and answering your cupola lighting questions!

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Learn More about Custom Digital Building Quotes

1/6/2023

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What is a Digital Building Quote?

Want to see how your building or structure will look with a beautiful new Valley Forge Cupola? Send us in a photo of the building you want to add a Cupola to. Using your image, we'll provide a "mock up" to help you envision how your cupola will look. This can be a great way for "visual learners" to picture how the final product will look. Plus, it's so exciting!

How the Digital Building Quote Process Works

Don't want to guess how your custom cupola might look? You don't have to. Follow these easy steps to get your digital quote from our cupola specialists:
1. Take a photo of your house or building. You can also use architect plans, if you have this handy. Be sure that the photo is far enough away to see the whole structure. The clearer the photo, the better.
2. Email your building photos or MagicCupolas@ValleyForgeCupolas.com
3. We will respond with confirmation and get back to you.

Our custom digital quotes are perfect to bring your cupola vision to life. Remember, you're not locked in when you request a digital quote. We provide free quotes without obligation.

Why Choose Valley Forge Cupolas for your Cupola

After you've decided to add a stunning cupola to your structure, your next step is determine how to implement your plan. When you choose Valley Forge Cupolas, you'll never be left in the dark. We help our customers throughout every aspect of the process, from determining appropriate sizing, styles, and even down to deciding which materials might be best.

We build every cupola by hand, right here in the U.S. As experts in the industry, you can rest assured you'll love the final product too. While we only design and create cupolas, we provide customer resources to help make installation a breeze too. Should you have any questions, we're always here to help! We can also help recommend installation companies in our local region.

Contact Valley Forge Cupolas Today

Take the next steps towards beautifying your gazebo, garage, home, business, barn, or other structure. To learn more, complete a contact form on our website or give us a call. You can also email us directly with your photos.

Already went through the digital building quote process? We'd love to hear how you're loving your cupola too. Contact us and let us know!

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Give the Gift of a Cupola this Valentine's Day

Pick Your Style Together

Enjoyment Everyday

Unique and Different

Selecting the Right Cupola Size

What Size is the Roof?

Consider the Style of the Home

Let Us Help You Find the Right Size Cupola

Ways to Add Light to a Window Cupola

String Lights

Light Bulbs

Solar Powered Lights

Spotlights

Let Us Help You Light Up Your Cupola

Learn More about Custom Digital Building Quotes

What is a Digital Building Quote?

How the Digital Building Quote Process Works

Why Choose Valley Forge Cupolas for your Cupola

Contact Valley Forge Cupolas Today

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