This video explains in detail how to build a hip roof.
Framing hip roof cupola.
Screws through the rafters into the hub.
The framing for this roof is a symmetrical hip roof with large overhangs and a cupola.
Piece of 2x2 as a hub.
These are pretty easy to frame.
My contractor buddy built the frame out of wood and wants a metal roof.
Most cupolas i ve seen have a hip roof.
This blocking will transfer the load of the cupola to the roof trusses or to the roof rafters.
In order to allow for the cupola the framing of the roof does not extend to the peak.
You can frame the cupola on top of your existing roof but be sure you have solid blocking under the outside walls of the cupola.
Screw the hub to two of the rafters and fasten the other two by driving 3 in.
In this video i will show you how to cover the roof of a cupola with sheet metal.
Item 1356844 model 2136cv.
Fasten the rafters together.