Metal Roof Ridge Cap Install

If the ridge is only 15 20 long repeat step 1 at the opposite end of the ridge.

Metal roof ridge cap install.

For a longer ridge move along the. We use a z trim and make sure to have tape seal underneath the z trim and between the ridge cap and the top of the z. You cut z trims for the top of your panels. 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.

Make a mark at the cap s lower edges both sides at one end of 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 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. Begin metal roof ridge cap installation by drawing lines the closure material goes on before the actual ridge cap.

You use your ridge cap to mark the ribs so that you know where to place the z trims.