Cupola Material Choices

All of our Cupolas are available in 4 material choices and the Copper Roof can come in either polished copper or patina green.

Northern White Pine

Our Pine is 3/4" #1 Select Northern White Pine. Requires Prime and Paint to ensure moisture resistance. Requires maintenance over the years and additional painting at times to keep from the weather elements.

Northern White Cedar

Our White Cedar is a 3/4" Northern White Cedar. Can be painted or stained to match color of choice. The rot and termite resistant wood is used principally for products in contact with water and soil. 

White Vinyl

3/4" White, Maintenance-Free Poly Lumber. Can be painted with a latex paint if desired. Very Durable and cuts just the same as wood. 100% water resistant! No Rotting!

Western Red Cedar

Dimensional Stability-3/4"
Western Red Cedar is hygroscopic and will absorb or discharge moisture to attain equilibrium with the surrounding atmosphere. It has a very low shrinkage factor and is superior to all other coniferous woods in its resistance to warping, twisting, and checking. Western Red Cedar's dimensional stability makes it perfectly suited to a variety of uses in high moisture areas.

Durability
Western Red Cedar contains natural oils that act as preservatives to help the wood resist insect attack and decay. Properly finished and maintained, Western Red Cedar will deliver decades of trouble-free service.

Overall
Western Red Cedar is light-weight, easy to work, easy to finish, possessing outstanding dimensional stability. Western Red Cedar is a preferred wood for nearly all purposes where attractive appearance or resistance to weather is important.