What is a Cupola?
In architecture, a cupola consists of a dome-shaped or quadrilateral-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome, historically often used as a lookout. The word comes, through Italian, from the lower Latin ‘cupula’ (classical Latin ‘cupella’ from the Greek ‘kupellon’) small cup (lat. ‘cupa’) indicating a vault resembling an upside down cup.
An Imperial cupola can be a great addition to your barn. It can not only provide a unique decorative finishing touch, but also can be designed to be functional by admitting light and providing ventilation.
An Imperial Design Consultant can help you select the proper Cupola for your barn. Too small a Cupola on a big barn or too big a Cupola on a small barn will not look right. The generally accepted ratio is at least one inch of Cupola width for every foot of roof length. Don’t forget to select a unique weathervane!
Cupolas
In architecture, a cupola consists of a dome-shaped or quadrilateral-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome, historically often used as a lookout…Read More
Drop Ceilings
Drop ceilings are a beautiful and functional addition to tack, feed, or office space in your barn. A variety of materials and approaches can be used…Read More
Overhangs & Porches
Overhangs and porches are a great way to add usable barn space and increase the comfort for both your animals and you…Read More
Skylights
Good lighting in your barn makes everything more pleasant. Better barn lighting makes it easier to work and can reduce flies…Read More
Quick Loft™
Imperial’s Quick Loft™ uses your vertical space to create cost-effective additional storage area…Read More
Wall Colors
Colors are approximate, subject to availability and may change without notice…Read More
Roof Colors
Roof colors are approximate, subject to availability and may change without notice…Read More
Roof Pitches
Used to describe the angle or “slope” of the roof, roof pitch can impact both the form and function of your barn…Read More
More Barn Options
The Imperial team has over 30 years experience in designing and manufacturing stall systems.
Imperial has the broadest offering of divider walls in the industry.
The key to the performance of Imperial doors is that we utilize the highest quality hardware capable of withstanding the intended use.
Imperial stall windows incorporate grill work manufactured with heavier and larger diameter tubing.
With Imperial, “From Concept to Completion” means we stay committed to your satisfaction all the way down to the final finishing touches.
Imperial offers a variety of accessories to enhance the functionality, comfort and beauty of your structure.
