Installing Ridge Cap On Metal Roof Dormer

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Installing ridge cap on metal roof dormer.

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. This video shows how to install a vented ridge cap with standing seam panels. Before i do that we need to apply tape seal along the top of the z trim.

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. Metal roofing ridge cap installation steps. Just simple 3d animated digital instructions on how to install a ridge cap on a masterrib metal roof. Installing the hip cap.

To properly install a valley cap the w valley flashing must be notched and installed as shown on this instruction sheet. Roof shield installation guide all metal and open valley shingle roofs. Make a mark at the cap s lower edges both sides at one end of the ridge. Roof shields work with standard valley flashing but w valley style flashings are recommended for the best overall roof system.

Then we can cut that off and install it. Center a piece of ridge cap on the building peak. 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.

Begin metal roof ridge cap installation by drawing lines the closure material goes on before the actual ridge cap. If the ridge is only 15 20 long repeat step 1 at the opposite end of the ridge. I m marking here along this ridge and along this ridge. Masterrib is a 36 wide.