Cupolas in Home Improvement

Want a fun and simple way to add a bit of style to your roof? A cupola may be the perfect exterior improvement for your home.

Cupolas are commonly used on barns to provide air ventilation and allow light to enter from the roof. Though their design is simple, cupolas never fail to spice up the building atop which they stoop. A traditional cupola is made of wood, sometimes with metal roofs or louvers, though today cupolas are offered in vinyl varieties as well.

Cupolas can be found all over America in an extraordinary assortment of types, shapes and sizes. Thus, the Cupola has become a symbol of America itself. From the majestic and extravagant cupolas that adorn the domes of our state capital buildings to the simple wooden varieties that sit atop our country homes and barns, the cupola represents everything that is America; from its fervent democratic heart to its humble agricultural roots.

With this heritage in mind, depending on the style of cupola you buy, it can be used as a bold and lively ornament, or as a subtle and sophisticated focal point. Place a cupola atop a gazebo, garage, or pavilion as a proud little temple, or on your home as an homage to the colonial architecture. With the wide range of styles and materials, the possibilities are endless.

Create a country motif by adding a cupola to all of the architectural peaks on your home, garage, or garden structures. Attach a weather vane to add a simple yet vivid accent that is sure to catch your neighbor’s eye.

With a cupola, you have the ability to hone the aesthetic appeal of your home and accent your style in the perfect way. The next step is deciding which style is right for you.