Installing Ridge Cap On Metal Roof Dormer

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.

Installing ridge cap on metal roof dormer.

To properly install a valley cap the w valley flashing must be notched and installed as shown on this instruction sheet. The video features union s advantage lok ii standing seam roofing panel which i. 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.

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. Begin metal roof ridge cap installation by drawing lines the closure material goes on before the actual ridge cap. Roof shield installation guide all metal and open valley shingle roofs. Our host david mackey discusses techniques used in installing ridge cap using the sl 16 standing seam roofing system from american building components.

For a longer ridge move along the. Masterrib is a 36 wide. No sales pitch or other fluff. Just simple 3d animated digital instructions on how to install a ridge cap on a masterrib metal roof.

Make a mark at the cap s lower edges both sides at one end of the. The gibraltar ridge cap is made from sturdy 29 gauge galvalume steel. Roof shields work with standard valley flashing but w valley style flashings are recommended for the best overall roof system. To make sure you put it in the right place you need to make reference lines.

The ridge cap used in conjunction with closure strips reliably protects the ridge seam against water infiltration.