Metal Roof Dormer Ridge Cap Install

I m going to use an abc vented ridge material that s been die cut to fit the sl 16 panel.

Metal roof dormer ridge cap install.

To properly install a valley cap the w valley flashing must be notched and installed as shown on this instruction sheet. Before i do that we need to apply tape seal along the top of the z trim. For a longer ridge move along the ridge repeating. Our host david mackey discusses techniques used in installing ridge cap using the sl 16 standing seam roofing system from american building components.

Just simple 3d animated digital instructions on how to install a ridge cap on a masterrib metal roof. Now that we ve finished preparing the eave end and the ridge cap ends of the hip cap we can install it on top of the z bar using pop rivets. Apply butyl tape sealant at to the inside of the chalk line on both sides of the ridge cap. If the ridge is only 15 20 long repeat step 1 at the opposite end of the ridge.

This is a perfect video for a do it yourself homeowner a. Although ridge caps can come as shingles and may have a feature such as the ability to self vent or include a skylight the. Locate the butyl tape so that the ridge fasteners will penetrate at the center of the butyl tape once the ridge cap is in place. How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented ridge cap.

Roof shields work with standard valley flashing but w valley style flashings are recommended for the best overall roof system. Make a mark at the cap s lower edges both sides at one end of the ridge. No sales pitch or other fluff. Installing a vented ridge cap.

The ridge cap is the last thing to put on when installing a metal roof. Center a piece of ridge cap on the building peak. Now we re ready to deal with a vented ridge cap. Masterrib is a 36 wide.

See the illustration below. We now have to install a ridge cap with the vented ridge material. Roof shield installation guide all metal and open valley shingle roofs. Earlier we talked about how water hits the upper panel flows down across the transition trim and onto the lower panel and exits the roof at the eave.

As you can see we ve made a cut 2 inches on either side of the center line of the ridge. Foundational aspects of ridge cap installation are covered in this how to install ridge cap video. I m marking here along this ridge and along this ridge. I m going to install a couple of screws and then we can install our last panel.