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Crown Your Gazebo with an Octagon Gazebo Cupola!

5/28/2019

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​Perfect for gardens, yards, and waterfronts, gazebos are often a prized outdoor retreat. Providing shelter from sun, rain, and even bugs (when outfitted with netting), gazebos allow you to enjoy your yard no matter the weather. What could make your gazebo even more an enjoyable? An octagon gazebo cupola! 

What are the Benefits of an Octagon Gazebo Cupola?

  • Enhanced aesthetics - A cupola seems like a natural extension of a gazebo, helping it taper off gracefully into the sky, particularly when topped with a beautiful copper weathervane. An octagon gazebo cupola can also be used to highlight architectural features of your gazebo, or to tie it into the design of your home.
  • Beat the heat - During the summer months, hot, humid air can get trapped under the roof of the gazebo, turning your outdoor retreat from relaxing to oppressive. A louvered cupola allows the hot air to escape, keeping the air inside the gazebo cool and fresh.
  • Illumination - If you enjoy using your gazebo for activities like reading, writing, or crafts, a window cupola can be a welcome addition by brightening the interior with natural light. You can also fit your window octagon gazebo cupola with a light or lantern to keep things bright in the nighttime.

How do You Choose an Octagon Gazebo Cupola?

When it comes to octagon gazebo cupolas, we have many materials and styles to choose from to perfectly complement your gazebo. Our cupolas are available in beautiful Western Red Cedar or durable Azek vinyl, with bell-shaped, concave, or straight copper roofs. We can customize your octagon gazebo cupola to meet your exact needs, and provide you with a FREE digital quote, so that you can be sure your cupola is the perfect fit!
 
When selecting the size of a cupola, the rule of thumb is 1.25” inches for every foot of unbroken roofline. Since most gazebos are round, this rule has to be modified. Simply measure the diameter of your gazebo, and multiply that by 1.25. For example, if your gazebo is 18’ across, you would want your cupola base to measure 22.5”-24”. Depending on the height of your gazebo, you may need to multiply its diameter by 1.5. Our cupola specialists can help you select the right size octagon gazebo cupola: simply send a photo to MagicCupolas@ValleyForgeCupolas.com.

Discover the Perfect Octagon Gazebo Cupola at Valley Forge Cupolas!

​If you’re looking to add beauty and function to your gazebo, octagon gazebo cupolas and weathervanes are the way to go! Call us today at 866-400-1776, and let our cupola specialists pair you with the perfect cupola.
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We Love Feedback From Our Customers!

5/16/2019

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At Valley Forge Cupolas, there’s nothing we love more than hearing from our satisfied customers! We pride ourselves on being a family owned and operated business that can offer hands-on, personalized service to our customers. We share our decades of cupola knowledge with you to ensure you are matched with the perfect cupola for your home. But you don’t have to take our word for it: hear why customers love Valley Forge Cupolas in their own words!
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​“Not only does Valley Forge [Cupolas] build a very high quality cupola but they also provide their expertise before, during and after the purchase of one of their products. This includes recommending the best type and size, based upon photographs supplied by the buyer and they can also furnish accessory services, such as aging the cupola's copper roof and installing the finished product properly, all at very reasonable rates when compared to their competitors. Their company has my highest possible recommendation.” - Thomas W.
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​“I purchased a 36” Cupola for my house.  Beverly was so very helpful to respond to all my questions via email promptly.  The cupola arrived on time and was shipped packaged to avoid damage. The cupola is very sturdy and was just as described and pictured on the website. I would recommend these folks to anyone interested in banishing a boring roof line!” - Jerry S.
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“Superbly crafted and easy to install cupola. Beverly was very patient and answered all of my questions. Definitely will recommend Valley Forge Cupolas to my friends and family!” - Kathy K.

High-Quality Products and Outstanding Customer Service

​If you’re considering purchasing a custom cupola for your home, reach out to the experts at Valley Forge Cupolas and Weathervanes! Beverly, our cupola specialist, can provide you with a FREE digital quote to show you exactly how your cupola will look. A common theme in our customer feedback is that they would have chosen a cupola that was too small for their home, but based on our recommendation they went with a larger size and were extremely pleased with the result. Whether it’s size, style, or customization options, we can help make your cupola dreams a reality.
 
All of our cupolas are built from high-quality, durable materials by experienced Pennsylvania craftsmen. These beautiful additions to your home will enhance the beauty and function of your home for decades to come. If you’re ready to banish your boring roof line, call us today at 866-400-1776.
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Finished Garage Cupolas: Get Inspired!

5/10/2019

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At Valley Forge Cupolas and Weathervanes, there’s nothing we love more than helping our customers revolutionize their homes and garages with superior custom cupolas! If you’re looking for a beautiful garage cupola, our experts are here to help. We can turn your cupola dreams into reality with our wide selection of garage cupolas. Find inspiration for your garage by viewing some of our recent completed garage cupola projects:
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​At Valley Forge Cupolas and Weathervanes, there’s nothing we love more than helping our customers revolutionize their homes and garages with superior custom cupolas! If you’re looking for a beautiful garage cupola, our experts are here to help. We can turn your cupola dreams into reality with our wide selection of garage cupolas. Find inspiration for your garage by viewing some of our recent completed garage cupola projects:
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On the left you can see how beautifully our 36” Ellsworth style cupola complements this two-car attached garage. The wide windows provide natural light to the garage interior and don’t impede the view of the beautiful trees in the backyard. On the right we have a 30” CNC window style cupola on 24’ detached garage, topped with a rooster weathervane. The arched windows of the cupola mimic the arched windows on the garage doors, tying the whole garage together.
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​Here we see two of our gorgeous cedar cupolas gracing larger garages. On the left is a 36” Ellsworth Cedar cupola with windows, and on the right we have a 36” Waterford Cedar cupola with both windows and louvers. The cupolas were each stained to match the garages, providing a cohesive look. We use Western Red Cedar for our cupolas because it is one of the most durable woods available, with a natural resistance to moisture, decay and insect damage.
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​This magnificent home is a sweeping architectural beauty, and our 36” J-Series window cupola is the perfect addition to the 26’ wide garage. Its windows follow the clear, sharp lines of the home’s windows while the concave roof accents the swooping lines of the numerous roofs. The cupola is topped with our 954P Smithsonian Arrow Weathervane for a classic, homestead feel.
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Our garage cupolas come in a wide variety of shapes and styles! On the left is a stunning 42” Hexagon with Windows style cupola on a 36’, three-car garage. The hexagon shape adds extra visual interest without overwhelming the garage or detracting from the home’s design.
 
Cupolas aren’t just for garages, either! The customers on the right bought three matching 48” Ellsworth style cupolas: one to top their 38’ garage and two more to run an 80’ span on their beautiful home. Putting matching cupolas on your garage and home is a great way to visually pair two detached structures and form a unified look.
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​Our garage cupolas come with a wide variety of customization options to create a truly one-of-a-kind look you’ll love. We can help you design your cupola and build it to your satisfaction. To learn more about our garage cupolas, call us today at 866-400-1776!
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Chicken Coop Vent Ideas from Valley Forge Cupolas

5/3/2019

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One of the most critical aspects of a chicken coop is adequate ventilation to prevent the build-up of moisture and ammonia fumes. This ventilation should be above the level of the chickens’ heads when they are asleep on the roosts to prevent chills and drafts. That is why a cupola is the perfect chicken coop vent: available in a variety of sizes and styles to match any coop, a cupola provides necessary ventilation while still protecting your brood from the elements and predators.

The Importance of Chicken Coop Vents

As chicken manure breaks down it releases ammonia fumes, which are extremely corrosive and can cause eye irritation and burning of the nose, throat and respiratory tracts. Chickens have very sensitive respiratory systems, so continuous exposure to ammonia fumes can cause acute respiratory distress and even blindness. Since chickens are close to the ground - where high concentrations of ammonia are initially located - allowing the fumes to escape as quickly as possible is essential to protecting the health of your brood.
Ammonia fumes are typically lighter than air, so ventilation on the roof allows them to rise and escape. Combining a roof vent with vents under the eaves provides a cross breeze that draws the fumes out and replaces them with fresh air. During summer, however, when humidity levels are high, ammonia vapors actually become heavier than the air and can settle on the ground instead of rising. A chicken coop vent in the roof allows the moist air to escape, reducing the humidity level inside of the coop and ensuring the continued venting of ammonia fumes.

Chicken Coop Vent Ideas from Our Gallery

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For this L-shaped barn the owners chose three 30” Norwood style cupolas with standing seam copper roofs to match the barn roof. The Norwood cupola has both louvers and windows, adding natural light to the interior of the barn while still providing ample ventilation.
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This 110’ barn called for multiple cupolas - four to be exact. These 42” Hartford cupolas have double louvers on each side to combine style with maximum ventilation. If you’re not sure how many cupolas your coop needs, or what size, our cupola specialists can help you discover the best look for your coop.
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We have a wide variety of louver cupolas available, with a range of customization options to suit your needs. Choose from four or six sided designs, metal or copper roofs in a variety of shapes, arched trim, double louvers, and more!
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For a truly one-of-a-kind chicken coop vent, we also offer custom cupolas. Whether you want taller louvers, custom molding, or need to match an existing structure, we can design a cupola that perfectly complements your coop.

Order Your Chicken Coop Vent!

Keep your chickens healthy and happy with a chicken coop vent from Valley Forge Cupolas and Weathervanes. Our cupolas are built by Pennsylvania craftsmen using high-quality, durable materials that are designed to last a lifetime with minimal maintenance. To see how easy it is to add one of our cupolas to your coop, call us today at 866-400-1776.
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