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Since the 8th century wood cupolas have been a popular choice for roof ventilation as well architectural decoration. A number of styles are prevalent. Presidential Octagon wood cupola The Presidential Octagon wood cupola is hexagonal with six sides of straight horizontal vents. The roof is six pieces of triangulated copper or aluminum that bend inward as they narrow, meeting at a very steep point.Presidential Hexagon wood cupola The Presidential Hexagon wood cupola is hexagonal with six sides of straight horizontal vents. it is not only a decorative addition to your home. It also serves the practical purpose of providing ventilation to the uppermost level.Governor wood cupola The Governor wood cupola is a four-sided square cupola with straight horizontal louvers and four triangulated metal roof segments aligned with the square sides culminating in a steep point at its center.
Manchester wood cupola The Manchester wood cupola is available with a wooden, copper or aluminum roof. This model has a gently sloping square roof without the dramatic point of other styles. The barn configuration can be fitted with a weathervane.
Hyde Park wood cupola The Hyde Park wood cupola has a standard square, pointed roof but the upper horizontal vents shorten so that the top of the vent area is curved.
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The Richmond wood cupola is a high, square style with an unusual roof that is four curved segments joined at the top so that the cupola appears to be domed. 
Cupolas come in many shapes and sizes. The Stephenson Newport cupola resembles a small house with its louvered square base that allows air to circulate.