a CUPOLA: A cupola is a small, dome-like structure that sits atop a building, often used for ventilation, light, or decoration in architecture.
AN END OF SUMMER PROJECT i DID TO REPLACE A MUCH OLDER ONE THAT DETERIORATEED OVER TIME, THEREFORE I SIMPLY BUILT THIS ONE WITH RED CEDAR FOR WEIGHT AND DURABILTY AGAINST THE HARSH WINTER WEATHER , INCLUDING WINDS. i ALSO ILUMINATED WITH ROPE LIGHTING THE ENHANCE THIS PLEASUABLE VIEW. THE BASE IS ALSO WRAPPED IN ALUMINUM AND MULTIPLE COATS OF THE PURE WHITE PAINT ALONG WITH THE CHINA BLUE PORCELIN COLOR AS MAIN ACCENT AND TO MATCH WHAT THE ENTIRE HOUSE ALSO HAS FOR ACCENT.