Installing Ridge Cap On Metal Roof Dormer

The ridge cap used in conjunction with closure strips reliably protects the ridge seam against water infiltration.

Installing ridge cap on metal roof dormer.

To properly install a valley cap the w valley flashing must be notched and installed as shown on this instruction sheet. Roof shields work with standard valley flashing but w valley style flashings are recommended for the best overall roof system. Metal roofing ridge cap installation steps center a piece of ridge cap on the building peak. The video features union s advantage lok ii standing seam roofing panel which i.

If the ridge is only 15 20 long repeat step 1 at the opposite end of the ridge. This video shows how to install a vented ridge cap with standing seam panels. The gibraltar ridge cap is made from sturdy 29 gauge galvalume steel. Our host david mackey discusses techniques used in installing ridge cap using the sl 16 standing seam roofing system from american building components.

How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented ridge cap apply butyl tape sealant at to the inside of the chalk line on both sides of the ridge cap. Galvalume uses an alloy of 45 zinc 55 aluminum to create an extra durable coating that is ideal for ridge capping a galvalume panel roof. Make a mark at the cap s lower edges both sides at one end of the. Roof shield installation guide all metal and open valley shingle roofs.

Begin metal roof ridge cap installation by drawing lines the closure material goes on before the actual ridge cap. Masterrib is a 36 wide. In this video i demonstrate how to vent your house roof and install a vented metal ridge cap for entertainment purposes only the metal i m using is called c. To make sure you put it in the right place you need to make reference lines.

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