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Celebrating the End of the Year with Our Favorite Recent Projects

12/20/2019

As 2019 draws to a close, we're reflecting on another great year here at Valley Forge Cupolas - and it's all thanks to you, our customers! As a family-owned and -operated business, we love being able to provide our customers with hands-on, personalized service, based on our decades of cupola knowledge and experience. We help you with every aspect of your cupola selection, from size and style to customization and finishing touches such as weathervanes or lanterns. And all of our cupolas are built by Pennsylvania craftsmen using the highest quality materials - including maintenance-free Azek vinyl, Western Red Cedar, painted steel, and 16 oz., 24 gauge copper - for a beautiful product that will last a lifetime. Just look at some of our most recent projects!

Reviews of Our Most Recent Cupola Projects

"I had a great experience working with Beverly. She helped me customize a cupola and select a weathervane for our new custom home. She patiently answered my questions, quickly provided mock-up photos, and worked with our architect to get the perfect size and specifications. I am happy every day as I drive up and see our splendid cupola and ‘Wilbur’ the Whimsical Pig weathervane." - Donnelle K.

"We purchased a custom cupola. Beverly was most helpful in determining the proper size and style. We received the cupola ahead of schedule and the quality exceeded our expectations. It was recently installed and we are thrilled! It is the talk of our neighborhood. We highly recommend Valley Forge Cupolas." - Mindy G.

"Amazing quality cupola and very nice owners. They are super responsive, and delivery came two weeks earlier than expected. Highly recommend." - Nazario P.

"Rick and Beverly are GREAT to work with and their pricing and service were OUTSTANDING! I HIGHLY recommend Valley Forge Cupolas to anyone who needs a beautiful addition to the roof of their home, garage, barn or gazebo." - Jim Q.

"Beautiful craftsmanship. Wonderful service. Gorgeous! Beverly and Rick from Valley Forge Cupolas are outstanding - professional, responsive, all around great! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Our home is transformed!" - Ann C.

"I purchased two cupolas with weathervanes for our home and barn. They were delivered ahead of schedule. The quality and price were great. Beverly was great to work with; I went with her suggestion to go with larger cupolas then the ones that were installed when we built the home 26 years ago. Couldn’t be happier!" - Mark S.

Valley Forge Cupolas: Your Source for Custom Cupolas

If you're ready to ring in the New Year with a new look for your home, call Valley Forge Cupolas today at 866-400-1776 and talk to our cupola specialists!

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Classic Cupolas Revolutionize the Look of Any Home

12/13/2019

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Cupolas were first introduced in the 8th century and have seen many incarnations, from minarets in the Middle East to onion domes in Russia to the classic cupola style we know and love today. An American architecture staple, cupolas are square or octagonal in shape and have pointed or bell-shaped roofs. They are often found gracing the tops of domes on old buildings to serve as belfries or lookouts.

At Valley Forge Cupolas, we offer a variety of classic cupola designs to complement any home. Our cupolas are all built by Pennsylvania craftsmen using high-quality, durable materials such as Western Red Cedar, maintenance-free Azek vinyl, painted steel, and polished or patinated copper. And all of our classic cupola designs can be customized to meet the exact needs and aesthetics of your home.

Tour Our Collection of Classic Cupolas

This elegant cupola is reminiscent of classic 19th- and early 20th-century church belfries. The arches add soft lines while the custom molding accentuates the narrow taper of the vents. Perfect for farmhouses, ranches, bungalows, Cape Cods, craftsmen and country-style homes.

Our most popular window cupola, the CNC Window Cupola is one of the most versatile classic cupola designs. It blends seamlessly into any architecture and comes in a wide range of sizes to fit everything from sheds and garages to large homes. The large, arched windows allow ample light into your home and the concave roof catches the light to add a beautiful glow to your roof.

The Waterford Style Cupola is an efficient yet elegant classic design, combining the benefits of both windows and louvers. Perfect for attic spaces, the Waterford provides much needed ventilation to keep your attic cool and dry, while also adding natural light to an often poorly lit space. Its compact design makes it look like a natural extension of your home, for those who prefer a more subtle accent to their roofline.

Classic cupolas often used elaborate window designs to put a unique twist on an otherwise simple design. The Roxbury features arched windows with delicately arched window grids that mimic classic stained glass designs. The bold lines of the Custom Prairie Window add height add flair to the overall design.

The Custom R-Series cupolas cleverly combines vertical louvers with small, paned windows to give the appearance of shutters. And since Azek vinyl is easily painted, you can paint the cupola to match your siding and shutters for a chic, one-of-a-kind look.

This beautiful classic cupola makes a breathtaking addition to Victorian, Colonial and other older-style homes. The bell-shaped roof and double arched windows mimics the often rounded architecture found in older homes. These homes also often featured ship lap siding, which pairs beautifully with the flared, ship lap base of the cupola.

If you're looking for a classic cupola for your home, call the cupola specialists today at 866-400-1776!

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Add Character to Your Workspace with Our Weathervanes for Sheds

12/13/2019

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Sheds are one of the most useful and flexible additions to a yard. Available in a wide variety of sizes and styles, sheds can be adapted to meet all your storage and workspace needs. Whether you need somewhere to put a potting table, a woodworking bench, a table to tie lures, or just a place to store your boating gear, sheds are up to the task.

But sheds don't have to be strictly utilitarian - they should also contribute to the overall design and aesthetic of your home. Weathervanes for sheds are a great way to add character and functional beauty to these hardworking spaces. Can't decide on a design? Why not pick one that matches your shed's use?

Explore Our Weathervanes for Sheds

Are you an avid sailor? Does your shed store line, lifejackets, extra sail and other boating gear in the off-season? Then why not choose one of our beautiful copper boat weathervanes to sail the skies above your shed! From racing sloops and yawls to schooners and jib sailboats, we have the perfect boat design for you.

If your shed is overflowing with tackle boxes, waders, fishing poles or fly rods, our fishing weathervanes are perfect for you. Our copper Fly Fisherman Weathervane is perfect for larger sheds, while our Bass & Lure Weathervane is right at home on even small sheds. If you're a deep sea fisherman, we also have elegant Marlin and Sailfish Weathervanes.

We also have a variety of sports-themed weathervanes, available in both polished copper and patinated finishes. We have three Golfer Weathervanes, two baseball weathervanes (one Pitcher and one Batter), and several horse weathervanes for both English and Western horse riders.

Is your shed filled to the brim with duck decoys, hunting vests, blinds, tree stands, and other hunting equipment? Celebrate your love of the hunt with one of our beautiful weathervanes for sheds. From a classic shotgun (perfect for large sheds or garages) to a landing duck to a faithful hunting companion, we have the perfect hunting weathervane for you.

Do you love spending time amidst the watering cans, potting soil, bulbs, seeds, trowels, rakes, and other gardening implements in your shed? Or celebrate vibrant flowers and pollinators with one of our delicate Hummingbird Weathervanes.

Sheds can also act as a second garage, storing larger lawn implements (like lawnmowers and tractors) or recreational vehicles (like quads, dirtbikes, motorcycles, and antique cars). Celebrate your love for classic vehicles with our copper Motorcycle Weathervane or our new 30" black accent weathervanes, including the Antique Car and Tractor Weathervanes.

Call Valley Forge Cupolas and Weathervanes at 866-400-1776 to order your shed weathervane today!

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Are Cupolas Good for Roof Venting? Our Experts Answer

12/6/2019

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Whether you live in a cold or warm climate, proper roof ventilation is a crucial component of attics, sheds, garages, and barns. Not only does it increase the lifespan of the roof, proper ventilation also helps expel the heat, moisture and fumes that can wreak havoc on both your health and the structural integrity of the building. If you've been looking into ventilation systems, you may be wondering, "Are cupolas good for roof venting?" The answer is, yes! Cupolas are a cost-effective, easy, and fashionable way to improve the ventilation in your roof system.

Benefits of Proper Roof Venting

Helps reduce damaging moisture - Moisture is one of the most dangerous things to a roof system. Excessive moisture causes damage and can weaken the structural integrity of the roof. It can also lead to toxic mold growth, affecting your health.
Helps prevent damage to roof shingles - High heat in an attic can actually bake the shingles from underneath and cause them to prematurely age, significantly shortening the lifespan of your roof.
Helps save energy - Heat buildup in the attic can seep into the living spaces below, making your air conditioner work harder and longer. Proper ventilation allows your air conditioner to work more efficiently, reducing energy costs and extending the life of your HVAC system.
Helps prevent ice dams in winter - An ice dam occurs when snow melts on the top and middle section of a roof, only to refreeze on the eaves. This ice "dam" prevents more melting snow from draining off the roof, and that water can back up into a home, damaging walls, ceilings and insulation. With proper roof ventilation, cool outside air is exchanged for warm attic air, keeping the roof cold. This allows less snow to melt and prevents ice damming.

Are Cupolas Good for Roof Venting?

There are a wide variety of roof vents available, but because each home has a different airflow and roof design, choosing the right vent can be a tricky process. Luckily, there is one roof vent that fits any size, pitch, and style roof: cupolas! Cupolas can easily accommodate any roof, from small sheds to extra long barns. For larger roofs, placing a pair of cupolas on either end is a great way to increase ventilation and airflow, ensuring your roof system stays cool and dry.

At Valley Forge Cupolas, our cupolas are easy to install and come in a variety of sizes and designs to complement any design style. We also offer custom designs to meet your exact needs and specifications. Need a taller louver section for maximum ventilation? Or a custom base for an extra steep roof? Our cupola specialists have you covered! Simply send a photo of your building to [email protected] and we will create a digital quote so that you can see exactly how your custom cupola would look on your roof.

If you need a cupola roof vent for your home, garage, shed, or barn, call the experts at Valley Forge Cupolas today! 866-400-1776

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Celebrating the End of the Year with Our Favorite Recent Projects

Reviews of Our Most Recent Cupola Projects

Valley Forge Cupolas: Your Source for Custom Cupolas

Classic Cupolas Revolutionize the Look of Any Home

Tour Our Collection of Classic Cupolas

Add Character to Your Workspace with Our Weathervanes for Sheds

Explore Our Weathervanes for Sheds

Are Cupolas Good for Roof Venting? Our Experts Answer

Benefits of Proper Roof Venting

Are Cupolas Good for Roof Venting?

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