Cupola Installation Specifications

Cupola Installation Specifications
Section 4: Attach Base to Braces
4.1 On two opposing exterior walls of base, note three black
dots.
4.2 Return base to roof and against braces with dotted walls
North (toward courtyard) and South (toward neighbor).
4.3 Use a level to CHECK AND DOUBLE-CHECK base is level.
4.4 On each side of base having black dots, visually judge
whether screws applied through those dots will go securely
into brace beveled edge.
Figure 4.1: Base with 3 black dots
on two opposing exterior walls
4.5 If black dots are judged to be at right height, proceed to Step 4.6.
If black dots are NOT judged to be at right height, take a picture that shows situation,
show picture to customer, and do not proceed until customer direction is provided.
4.6 Drill a 1/8” pilot hole at right
angle to base wall (not parallel to
ground) on ONE black dot, and
confirm drill bit went into wood
brace beveled edge.
4.7 If all looks well, install a 1.5”
screw through that pilot hole and
into brace.
4.8 Confirm that screw appears to be
securely into brace such that
height of black dots is correct.
4.9 If height of black dots is correct,
recheck base level one last time,
then drill 1/8” pilot holes for
remaining qty=5 black dots, and
install qty=5 1.5” screws.
Figure 4.2: Cross section view of screw into base wall
meeting brace beveled edge at correct height
4.10 NEATLY apply clear sealant around base perimeter where base meets roof so as to form
a water/insect barrier.
4.11 Take the following qty=8 pictures, and provide them to customer before proceeding.
4.11.1 A picture from above of each base interior wall. Four pictures total.
4.11.2 A picture from the side of each base exterior wall. Four pictures total.
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