Installing Ridge Cap On Metal Roof Dormer

Just simple 3d animated digital instructions on how to install a ridge cap on a masterrib metal roof.

Installing ridge cap on metal roof dormer.

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. 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. Metal roofing ridge cap installation steps center a piece of ridge cap on the building peak. Begin metal roof ridge cap installation by drawing lines the closure material goes on before the actual ridge cap.

No sales pitch or other fluff. 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. The ridge cap used in conjunction with closure strips reliably protects the ridge seam against water infiltration. Roof shield installation guide all metal and open valley shingle roofs.

Locate the butyl tape so that the ridge fasteners will penetrate at the center of the butyl tape once the ridge cap is. If the ridge is only 15 20 long repeat step 1 at the opposite end of the ridge. To properly install a valley cap the w valley flashing must be notched and installed as shown on this instruction sheet. For a longer ridge move along the.

Roof shields work with standard valley flashing but w valley style flashings are recommended for the best overall roof system. This video shows how to install a vented ridge cap with standing seam panels. To make sure you put it in the right place you need to make reference lines. The video features union s advantage lok ii standing seam roofing panel which i.

Make a mark at the cap s lower edges both sides at one end of the.