(kyou' puh luh) Its a funny name and most people don't know what to call it. Some are big enough that I've crawled inside them. Others are simple, lightweight and strictly visual. The latest option I've seen is using them to put your alarm system speaker or as a ventilation option. When using them as a ventilation option, it can be simply passive or a powered fan, placed inside that pulls air out of the attic.
If you have a carpenter with some patience and time, they are simple to build. The other option is to purchase a prefab one for your homes pitch. The
ready made ones, are always easier to install because they are much lighter. Cost starts at $100 -$500 for a nice, clean cupola.
If you have a long ridge, or a plain looking area of your roof, consider installing one. It can really change the look. The one pictured here, was ordered and installed when the home was built. The
weathervane option makes for a neat conversation, but like this one, we had to remove it and fasten it properly. It took a little rebuilding, but if it had been installed properly the first time, it would have given many years of service.
