Installing Ridge Cap On Metal Roof Dormer

This video shows how to install a vented ridge cap with standing seam panels.

Installing ridge cap on metal roof dormer.

Just simple 3d animated digital instructions on how to install a ridge cap on a masterrib metal roof. Center a piece of ridge cap on the building peak. Apply butyl tape sealant at to the inside of the chalk line on both sides of the ridge cap. If the ridge is only 15 20 long repeat step 1 at the opposite end of the ridge.

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. See the illustration below. Before i do that we need to apply tape seal along the top of the z trim.

Begin metal roof ridge cap installation by drawing lines the closure material goes on before the actual ridge cap. Masterrib is a 36 wide. Installing the hip cap. I m marking here along this ridge and along this ridge.

No sales pitch or other fluff. Roof shields work with standard valley flashing but w valley style flashings are recommended for the best overall roof system. Metal roofing ridge cap installation steps. Then we can cut that off and install it.

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. Roof shield installation guide all metal and open valley shingle roofs. How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented 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.