Installing Ridge Cap On Metal Roof Dormer

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

Installing ridge cap on metal roof dormer.

Roof shields work with standard valley flashing but w valley style flashings are recommended for the best overall roof system. I m marking here along this ridge and along this ridge. Begin metal roof ridge cap installation by drawing lines the closure material goes on before the actual 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.

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. 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. Then we can cut that off and install it.

Just simple 3d animated digital instructions on how to install a ridge cap on a masterrib metal roof. No sales pitch or other fluff. Apply butyl tape sealant at to the inside of the chalk line on both sides of the ridge cap. To properly install a valley cap the w valley flashing must be notched and installed as shown on this instruction sheet.

Center a piece of ridge cap on the building peak. Make a mark at the cap s lower edges both sides at one end of the ridge. See the illustration below. This video shows how to install a vented ridge cap with standing seam panels.

Masterrib is a 36 wide. Metal roofing ridge cap installation steps. How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented ridge cap. 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.