How To Install Standing Seam Metal Roof Ridge Cap

How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented ridge cap.

How to install standing seam metal roof ridge cap.

Our host david mackey discusses techniques used in installing ridge cap using the sl 16 standing seam roofing system from american building components. The installation video above shows a vented ridge cap with rx10 versavent material that is pre attached before shipping. Apply butyl tape sealant at to the inside of the chalk line on both sides of the ridge cap. 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.

Other flashings include gable trim which runs up the sloped ends of the roof and drip edge or eave trim. There are other types as well such as standing seam and shingle style panels vented ridge cap skylight ridge cap and formed ridge cap. This was a quick overview of the most common standing seam metal roof installation techniques and details. Although ridge caps can come as shingles and may have a feature such as the ability to self vent or include a skylight the.