Metal Ridge Cap Installation Video

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Metal ridge cap installation video.

An alternate detail is a vented ridge cap which allows attic ventilation thr. This video shows how to install an unvented ridge cap with standing seam panels. If the ridge is only 15 20 long repeat step 1 at the opposite end of the ridge. Apply butyl tape sealant at to the inside of the chalk line on both sides of the ridge cap.

Metal roofing ridge cap installation steps. For a longer ridge move along the ridge repeating. Masterrib is a 36 wide. Our host david mackey discusses techniques used in installing ridge cap using the sl 16 standing seam roofing system from american building components.

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. Now that we ve installed panel on both sides of the hip we can install the hip cap. Just simple 3d animated digital instructions on how to install a ridge cap on a masterrib metal roof. See the illustration below.

Center a piece of ridge cap on the building peak. How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented ridge cap. This is a perfect video for a do it yourself homeowner a. Make a mark at the cap s lower edges both sides at one end of the ridge.

Learn more about the installation of hip caps by watching the short video or reading the transcript below. We re going to install it using z trim and you have the option of using either pop rivets for a hidden fastener application or you can use stitch screws. 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.