Selecting Your Cupolas
 
Take a few moments to review the information presented here to help you select the right cupola. Cupolas and weathervanes make great-looking additions to homes and other buildings. Cupolas can be used for ventilation or can just be a decorative accent. (Most cupolas are purchased as decorative accents.)

In selecting the right size cupola for your building, a good rule of thumb is one and a quarter inches (1.25") of cupola base for every foot of unbroken roof line. The key idea here is the unbroken roof line measurement.

For example: if a roof section measures 20', the minimum cupola base should be 20". However, Good Directions usually suggest the next size larger. Usually this provides for a more pleasing appearance. If the cupola is too small, it will look like a bird house. In fact they recommend going one or two sizes larger, especially if there is significant height to the structure, or an adjoining building.

All Good Directions cupolas are "weathervane ready." They do not require a roof mount or any additional hardware. You will only need a hand saw, a screwdriver and silicone caulk.

All the cupolas are 100% handcrafted in an old world tradition by Amish craftsmen, using only the highest quality materials. We consider Good Directions cupolas to be the finest you can buy.

Roof       Middle       Base

Made from hand selected Northern White Pine.   Topped with 16 ounce 24 gauge copper.   All cupolas come in 3 sections for easy installation and delivery.   Complete installation guide included with every cupola.   All cupolas come bare wood and are ready for painting or staining.