General information about Cupolas 

1. Cupolas have been bringing warmth, tradition and charm to homes and businesses throughout America for hundreds of years as well as providing vital ventilation functions.
2. Addition of a cupola creates a new roofline to your home, garage, barn or gazebo. Proportioned to your home, it creates an asymmetrical appeal and streamlines your outside buildings to look there absolute best.
3. Custom-made cupolas are a great way to achieve a one-of-a-kind look that stands out. Cupolas can give a focal point and draw the eye to them.

When purchasing a cupola there are two major factors:

1.     Size

* The size of the cupola is determined by the length and width of the building. Basic rule of thumb for every foot of unbroken roof line, you need an inch length on the cupola. Example: 24 feet would be 24 inch cupola.

* If building higher than one story we recommend a larger cupola.

* Cupola bases are designed to accommodate different roof pitches of the structure it will sit upon.

* Window cupolas may look smaller than the same sized louvered cupola on any building. Because they are more delicate looking.

* If building greater then 100 feet long use multiple cupolas. A solution would be to have a larger one in the middle with two smaller ones at each end or two cupolas one at each end.

2.     Architectural compatibility with the structure 

Examples:  Types of cupola for different building styles: 

* Raised Center Barn, Pagoda style is most suitable

* Buildings with gambrel roof, Bell style is more appropriate

* Colonial style home, Bell Style is more appropriate

* French Country Home… Pagoda style is more appropriate

Benefits of purchasing a cupola from Prairie Rose Country 

Quality craftsmanship, built the way each customer wants.

Quality service

Cupolas primed and painted on interior and exterior surface. The high quality paint expands with heat and cold. It is mildew, mold resistant and will not flake off.

Cupolas completely finished meaning all seams and joints are sealed with paintable caulk to properly seal each cupola against the elements.

Painted to match your décor...   just send  paint sample

Built out of ¾ inch marine grade plywood providing longevity and lighter than other wood. The roof has wooden substructure that is clad with 16 oz. roof sheeting copper. The copper brings an eye catching appeal to the building. Other roofing materials are available.

Copper roofing available in three finishes:

1.     Natural:  will tarnish and become patina green over time

2.     Polished and lacquered:  will keep the copper bright and shiny

3.     Pre-aged:  aged or patina finished

No extra cost to restructure roof of your building. There may be exceptions in custom designed cupolas.

Are built with screens installed to provide protection from insects and birds.

Variety of sizes:  24 inch, 36 inch, 45 inch, 48 inch, 54 inch, 60 inch, 66 inch, 72 inch, 84 inch, 96 inch and 120 inch.

Insulation available with cupolas 60 inches or larger.

Designed to accept a weather vane of your liking which gives your cupola that finished look.

Detailed instructions for mounting cupola as well as guidance at the time of installation over the telephone. Roof pitches not cut into cupola base prior to shipping due to transportation.

Pricing based on overall unit size, complexity and architectural detailing.