Installing Ridge Cap On Metal Roof Dormer

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Installing ridge cap on metal roof dormer. I m marking here along this ridge and along this ridge. Begin metal roof ridge cap installation by drawing lines the closure material goes on before the actual ridge cap. To make sure you put it in the right place you need to make reference lines. 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. Roof shield installation guide all metal and open valley shingle roofs. Metal roofing ridge cap installation steps. Apply butyl tape sealant at to the inside of the chalk line on both sides of the ridge cap.

Before i do that we need to apply tape seal along the top of the z trim. No sales pitch or other fluff. Center a piece of ridge cap on the building peak. 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.

See the illustration below. To properly install a valley cap the w valley flashing must be notched and installed as shown on this instruction sheet. Then we can cut that off and install it. Installing the hip cap.

This video shows how to install a vented ridge cap with standing seam panels. Roof shields work with standard valley flashing but w valley style flashings are recommended for the best overall roof system. If the ridge is only 15 20 long repeat step 1 at the opposite end of the ridge. How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented ridge cap.