Selecting The Right Size Cupola by Country Weathervanes

Cupolas and Weathervanes make distinguished additions to homes or any other outdoor structure.  Cupolas can be used for ventilation or as a decorative accent.  Most of our Cupolas are purchased as decorative accents - you don't have to cut any holes in the roof.  A cupola can easily be added to your home with or without a weathervane and all cupolas come ready to install a weathervane.

Before deciding which style cupola you're interested in, you should figure out what size cupola will fit your roof. 

How to choose the right size cupola: A good rule of thumb for selecting the right size cupola is to take 1.25 times every foot of unbroken roofline - the key is the unbroken roofline measurement.

For example:  24 feet of unbroken roof line, times 1.25”, equals a cupola base of at least 30".    Our experience tells us this formula provides a balance between the cupola and the roof.   If the cupola is too small it will look like a birdhouse.   In fact, we recommend going one size larger, especially if there is significant height to the structure, or adjoining building.

Another example: if you have 15 feet of unbroken roof line, take 15 x 1.25" =  cupola base should be 18" square minimum.