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The Right Cupola Proportions Make All the Difference

3/8/2018

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Do you want to give your home a makeover, but don’t want the expense and inconvenience of a renovation? Our custom cupolas are easy to install and instantly add beauty, character, and function to your home. When you purchase a Valley Forge Cupola, our Cupola Specialists make sure every aspect of the design fits your needs and tastes. This includes ensuring the cupola proportions complement your dwelling. If a cupola is not sized correctly, it can throw off the entire balance of your home. A cupola that is too large will overwhelm your roofline, while too small a cupola looks like an afterthought.

Balance is the Key to Cupola Proportions

The general rule of thumb for sizing is a minimum of 1.25” of cupola for every foot of unbroken roof ridge line. This does allow for some variation, as shown in the picture below. For example, for a 24’ roof, a 30” cupola is the proper size, but sizing up slightly to a 36” cupola also produces a desirable look. You can also see how an undersized cupola looks out of place on the roofline.
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For longer rooflines, it is often advised to choose multiple, smaller cupolas - rather than one, large central cupola - in order to maintain a balanced look. This can be achieved in one of two ways:
  • Place two cupolas of equal size on either end of the roof, or
  • Choose three cupolas - one slightly larger, central cupola and two smaller, flanking cupolas
On a 60’ roof, this would come out to two 36” cupolas, or one 42” and two 32” cupolas.

Personalize Your Cupola with Our Cupola Specialists

At Valley Forge Cupolas, we love turning our clients’ dreams into reality. We help you choose from a variety of customization options and accessories in order to achieve the perfect finishing touch for your home. We even offer FREE digital building quotes so that you can see exactly how your new cupola will look on your home!

The possibilities are endless:

  • Clapboard (shiplap) bases
  • Board and batten designs
  • Painted aluminum and polished or patinated copper roofs
  • Weathervanes, finials, and lanterns
  • Custom molding
  • Azek vinyl, Western Red Cedar, or metal cupolas
  • And so much more!

“We are pleased with our new cupola. The service we received in helping us to select the cupola was excellent and the cupola itself is well constructed.” - Carl D.

Let our Cupola Specialists guide you in choosing the perfect cupola for your home! Call us today at 866-400-1776.
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