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Ask the Experts: Can I Put a Cupola On My Business?

10/30/2020

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It’s a question we get from business owners all the time: “Can I put a cupola on my business?” And the answer is a resounding, Yes! It doesn’t matter whether your business is a storefront, restaurant, office or even a horse training facility, a custom commercial cupola can be added to your business. 

The next question we usually get is, “Do you offer custom commercial cupolas?” And the answer to that is also yes! All of our cupolas, both residential and commercial, are handcrafted right here in the United States by skilled Pennsylvania craftsmen. With an eye for detail and quality, we ensure the cupolas are made to your exact specifications. We use high-quality, durable materials - including Azek vinyl, Western Red Cedar and copper - so you can be certain your commercial cupola will keep its good looks for decades to come. Both Azek vinyl and cedar can be easily painted to match your business and we offer copper with polished or patinated finishes. We also offer special pricing on larger projects, so you can be certain you are receiving a quality cupola at a competitive rate.

Our responsive team of experts has years of experience designing, building and installing cupolas. We love helping our customers pick out the perfect size, style and material for their project. We can even provide custom digital quotes to show you exactly how your custom commercial cupola will look once it’s installed so there’s no buyer’s remorse. Simply send a photo or blueprint to [email protected] and we will create a custom image so that you can see precisely what you’re getting and an accurate estimate of its cost.
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“Valley Forge did an outstanding job on the cupola for our wedding venue, Venue 311. Their prices were very competitive. There are other cupola manufacturers available. But the reason I chose Valley Forge is because they actually answer their phones, they quickly respond to all emails, and they take the time to answer all of your questions. You can tell they care. They are very dedicated to earning your business.” - Terry S.

As a family-owned and -operated company, we understand the challenges of running a business. That is why we work with our customers to arrange installation so that there is minimal interruption to your business.

We are happy to partner with business owners, contractors, builders and developers on whatever projects you may have, including:

  • Medical offices
  • Shopping centers
  • Real estate development
  • Office spaces
  • Restaurants
  • Small businesses
  • Post offices & government buildings
  • Schools & education buildings

Whatever project you have in mind, we can turn it into reality. Call us at 866-400-1776 to order your custom commercial cupola today!
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Where to Buy Finials Online: Valley Forge Cupolas

10/30/2020

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If you’re looking to buy finials online, look no further! Here at Valley Forge Cupolas, we make it easy to buy finials online with our large selection of beautiful, handcrafted copper finials. With a variety of sizes and styles to choose from, you’re certain to find the perfect finial for your home!

Finials Add Classic Beauty to Your Home

Finials have been popular fixtures in Asia dating back to 711 AD. They saw a resurgence in popularity in Europe during the Victorian and Gothic eras, and many of today’s finial designs are inspired by these later periods. Finials are typically placed on the apex of a roof or on a cupola to emphasize prominent features of a building.

We have over a dozen finial designs to choose from, all handcrafted from copper and available in a beautiful polished finish. Select styles offer different finish options to complement your home, including:
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  • Black gloss
  • Black matte
  • Brass
  • Verdigris (patina)
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Our finials range in size from a petite 13”H to a soaring 53”H with several sizes in between. When choosing the right size finial for your home, you must consider the overall height of your roof as well as distance perspective (how big or small an object looks from a distance and at an angle). If you are adding a finial to a cupola, most small to standard-sized finials complement our full-sized cupolas. For cupolas over 42” however, you may want to consider a medium to large finial. If you’re unsure what would look best on your home, our expert staff is happy to help!
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If you are mounting your finial directly to your roof rather than a cupola, we now offer decorative copper roof mounts for a beautiful finishing touch. Our finials can be further customized with the addition of directionals, combining the practicality of weathervanes with the elegance of finials. And because copper is naturally corrosion resistant, your finial will look beautiful for decades to come!
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Order Your Copper Finial Today!

“Quality craftsmanship, great communication and I called a few times! Rick and Beverly are very much into customer satisfaction!” - Judy D.

Whether you are looking to buy the perfect finial or revolutionize your roof with a custom cupola, the experts at Valley Forge Cupolas are here to help. We pride ourselves on quality products and customer satisfaction. Give us a call at 866-400-1776 and let us know how we can assist you!
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Outdoor Lighting Upgrades from Valley Forge Cupolas

10/16/2020

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The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer, which means it’s the perfect time to think about upgrading your outdoor lighting! Nothing is more welcoming than the gentle glow of a lantern, whether it’s mounted in a window cupola or on a handcrafted post. At Valley Forge Cupolas, we have beautiful designs to light up your home’s exterior from the driveway to your roofline!
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Our ever-expanding collection of lanterns can be paired with both our cupolas and lantern posts for a cohesive look across your property. As you can see in the photo above, lighting up one of our window cupolas creates a warm, inviting glow above your roofline that is a delight to come home to. This homeowner also added one of our lantern posts next to their driveway and walkway to make it easier for family and guests to navigate at night.
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Our lanterns are available in a wide variety of sizes and styles to complement every home. The Beacon Lantern (left) harkens back to revolutionary era gas lamps that pairs perfectly with Dutch Colonials and other classic home designs. The classic Onion Lantern design (center) has been a staple in coastal communities since the early 1800’s when they were used as nighttime work lights on docks and fishing vessels. Named for their onion-shaped globes (which protected the flame from the elements), this beautiful lantern design is perfect for Cape Cod and any shore home. And for those who love a more modern, minimalist look, the sleek design of our new Capture Lantern (right) is the perfect accent to any home. We are constantly adding new designs so our customers can find the lantern that perfectly matches their design dreams.
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Our beautiful, handcrafted lantern posts are a great way to brighten up your driveway, walkway, deck, gazebo, and other outdoor spaces. We have eight different post styles to choose from to complement any taste or architectural design. Our lantern posts even offer a variety of customization options, including:
  • Address numbers
  • Copper accents
  • Oval address signs
  • Personalized signs
  • Vertical address signs
All of our posts are built entirely in the USA from high-quality materials that are designed to last. They are compatible with all of our cupola lanterns, and are also easy to install: simply sink a wooden post securely into the ground and mount the hollow post over top.
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If you would like to add lighting to your cupola, we can easily modify your window cupola with hinges so that accessing your light fixture is a breeze. With a lantern, your cupola will be the distinct focal point of your home both day and night. To learn more about our cupola and outdoor lighting options, call us today at 866-400-1776.
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Cupola Before and After Photos from Our Clients

10/9/2020

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When choosing a cupola, before and after shots can be very helpful to visualize the impact a cupola can have on a garage, home or other building. At Valley Forge Cupolas, we help our clients choose the perfect cupola for their home by providing digital building quotes that show their roofline before and after adding a cupola. Below are a few examples of our digital building quotes along with the final installed product.

Cupola Before and After Shots from Our Customers

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In this cupola before and after series, the top photo is the picture supplied by the customer. The middle photo is the digital building quote we created for the homeowner, showing exactly how the cupola they selected would look on their home. And in the final photo you can see that the installed cupola perfectly matched our digital quote, eliminating the guesswork in choosing the right size and style cupola for your home. This customer chose a 36” wide vinyl Custom Roxbury cupola with a bell-shaped copper roof and custom crown molding added under the cupola roof. Topped with a weathervane, it is the perfect addition to this lovely home.
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This charming 25’ garage needed a cupola that would match its unique design and character. In the top two frames you can see the initial customer photo and our digital quote, complete with weathervane! The customer loved how the 30” wide CNC Window style cupola and Small Jib Sailboat weathervane looked in the quote and placed their order. After installation, they were so thrilled with the final product that they had to send us photos from three different angles! Our digital quotes give you confidence that you are choosing the right cupola for your home and allow you to make changes before your order is placed for a smooth and pleasant buying experience.
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The multiple rooflines and sprawling layout of this gorgeous home made it difficult for the client to know what size cupola they should choose. They sent us a photo of their home (top) and our design team went to work. After looking at all the roof dimensions, our design team recommended a 36” wide CNC Window style cupola (shown installed in the bottom photo). Our customer was delighted with the cupola and how it added the perfect touch to their beautiful home. ​

Revolutionize Your Roofline with Valley Forge Cupolas

At Valley Forge Cupolas, our experts are here to help you through every step of choosing a cupola to ensure our customers are 100% satisfied. If you’re ready to add a cupola to your home, call us today at 866-400-1776. We look forward to turning your cupola dreams into reality!
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Cupola Lighting Ideas for Your Window Cupola

10/1/2020

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One of the unique benefits of windows cupolas is the multitude of lighting options they offer. Functional window cupolas act as a skylight, flooding your garage, attic, barn, shed, or even bedroom with beautiful natural light. Decorative window cupolas can be lit one of two ways: either a standard light bulb or a decorative cupola lantern. A standard light bulb is mounted into the bottom of the cupola, illuminating your cupola with a soft glow - no special bulb required! Any standard LED bulb will do, no more than 8 watts. And you can change the bulb to match the seasons (orange for Halloween, green or red for Christmas)!
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Our most popular cupola lighting idea is to choose a decorative light from our beautiful collection of cupola lanterns. We have 15 unique styles to choose from, including our two new modern designs, the New York and Capture lanterns. No matter your design style or the size of your cupola, our cupola lanterns are sure to please!

Cupola Lighting Ideas from Our Collection

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The polished metal finishes of our new cupola lanterns make a stunning addition to any home. The Seafarer Lantern (left) is perfect for any beach or lake home, harkening back to the traditional lantern designs used by lighthouse keepers and longshoremen. The Olde Colony Copper Lantern (center) is a polished, modern version of our popular patina model. Copper has grown in popularity as an architectural element, and this lantern can help highlight and complement other copper accents on your home. Lastly, our American Heritage Lantern (right) offers a classic, boxy design with delicate panes and multiple lights for even more brilliance. This is the perfect lantern for any Colonial, Cape Cod or rustic style home.
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If you prefer a more modern design, our New York and Capture lanterns are the model of simplicity. Their long, sleek, minimalist lines accentuate the height of your cupola and complement your home’s structure. Pair with an Edison bulb for a trendy, chic look.

Accessing Your Cupola Light

If you want to add lighting to your window cupola, our cupola specialists have you covered. For a small fee, we will fit one of the cupola windows with hinges on the inside. Simply remove the exterior screws, and the window will swing upward. Prop the window open, and you can easily install your cupola lanterns or change out a bulb. (Don’t worry: LED bulbs can last up to 11 years, so this isn’t a chore you will have to perform often!)

For more cupola lighting ideas, call Valley Forge Cupolas today at 866-400-1776!
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Cozy Fall Decorating Ideas for Your Home's Exterior

10/1/2020

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Fall is officially here, bringing with it cooler days, changing leaves, blustery wind and everything pumpkin. And as the seasons change, so should your home’s exterior! Here are a few fun ways to dress up your home for fall:

  • Mums’ the word: and asters, too! - Mums are certainly the most popular fall flower, with their tight clusters of flowers, wide variety of colors, long bloom time and extensive hardiness range. But there are a wide range of fall flowers that can brighten up your home! Asters are the official flower of September, livening up your garden or entryway with shades of purple, pink, blue and white. Other hardy fall flowers include Montauk daisies, coneflowers, icicle pansies and celosia (coxcomb). For a unique pop of color, try ornamental peppers or cabbages (which can keep growing through frost!).
  • Add a pop of teal - Teal has quickly become the trendy new autumn color, providing a cheery, vibrant contrast to oranges, browns, brick reds and mustard yellows. Incorporate teal into your outdoor color scheme with garden flags, outdoor throw pillows, planters and artificial pumpkins. (Or visit your local farmer’s market for real pumpkins in shades of green and blue!)
  • Take advantage of windy days with a weathervane - Add festive fun to your garden or roofline with one of our Halloween-themed weathervanes. From witches and dragons to fairies and owls, our delightful copper weathervanes make the perfect addition to your Halloween display. Our extensive weathervane collection also includes a variety of animals, activities and novelty designs to enjoy year-round.
  • Light up the long nights with a cupola lantern - As the days get shorter, outdoor lighting becomes an increasingly important aspect of your home. It helps you safely navigate your yard and driveway, and offers a warm, cheery greeting to guests and loved ones. Our cupola lanterns help turn your home into a beacon of light, providing a warm welcome on the coldest nights. Available in a variety of styles to complement any home, our cupola lanterns are the perfect finishing touch to any cupola.
  • Dress up your roofline with a cupola - For a home exterior upgrade that will add value to your home for years to come, choose a custom cupola! From durable vinyl to hardy Western Red Cedar, our beautiful cupolas are built to last. You can learn more about our custom cupolas here.

From weathervanes to lanterns to cupolas, we can help you upgrade your home’s exterior for fall! Call Valley Forge Cupolas at 866-400-1776 to order your cupola or weathervane today.

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