Help with copula framing

[JeffB]

Hi all... im looking for some input or pictures of copula framing for a sugar house i finally pulled the trigget on

The shack is 8x12 built on a 2x8 platform walls are 7ft high with a roof pitch of 8/12 .
As seen in the pictures i have most of framing done and ridge beam is all set and squared. Im planing on a 2.5 x4 foot copula to accomade my 2x4 evaporator. There are no plans in expansion seeing as i am at my limit of tapped trees.
Any advice would help pictures would help more of inside framing
Thanks

[bstewar]

I just finished a 12x16 and used these pics to help us build the cupola. image.jpgimage.jpg

[JeffB]

Lol i already had those pics in my download file on my phone i been frantically searching the net . Can you get me pics of how you placed your stringers into the truss to allow for metal roof to copula over lap if possible

[wiam]

I would suggest flashing where end of copula meets roof. I did not and south wind storms will run down wall and leak inside.

[bstewar]

Lol i already had those pics in my download file on my phone i been frantically searching the net . Can you get me pics of how you placed your stringers into the truss to allow for metal roof to copula over lap if possible

Here is what we did.....Attachment 0image.jpg

Wiam is right....flash around the cupola. Looks good too.

[CTsap]

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I did a bit of an overhang with cupola but still used flashing.

[pobryan]

IMG_0209.jpg Here is how I framed mine. Pretty simple just a little roof on top of the main roof. I used a lot of construction adhesive and screws.
Pat

[JeffB]

Hi,
Thanks for the fast response with all the help and pictures.
I just finished all the framing and the copula and trusses.
I updated my 1 wall and framed in a 63 x24 window that I acquired from a friend that just had new windows installed.
Here are some updated pictures to show the progress.20160905_150254.jpg20160905_150254.jpg20160905_150300.jpg20160905_150321.jpg

[mspina14]

Nice work.

Looks great!

What kind of roofing material are you going to use?


Mark

[JeffB]

I'm going with steel roof with very low corrigated hieght profile.
My buddy works at a steel roof manufacturing company so I can get it for his cost.