Standing Seam Metal Roof Ridge Cap Installation

Standing seam ridge roof vent installation is easy metal roof ridge vent system.

Standing seam metal roof ridge cap installation.

Our host david mackey discusses techniques used in installing ridge cap using the sl 16 standing seam roofing system from american building components. Our patented new design is made specifically for standing seam metal roofs. The installation video above shows a vented ridge cap with rx10 versavent material that is pre attached before shipping. The clean and neat appearance of the metal ridge roof vent will complement any roof.

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. I m going to use an abc vented ridge material that s been die cut to fit the sl 16 panel. Apply butyl tape sealant at to the inside of the chalk line on both sides of the ridge cap. The most common flashing for standing seam roofing is the ridge cap which is used at the peak of a roof where two opposing roof slopes join and attaches to the roof with z flashing.

This was a quick overview of the most common standing seam metal roof installation techniques and details. Installing a vented ridge cap. Now we re ready to deal with a vented ridge cap. Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store.

We now have to install a ridge cap with the vented ridge material. How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented ridge cap. As you can see we ve made a cut 2 inches on either side of the center line of the ridge. Our vented snap z closure allows you to work faster and more efficiently saving you time and money.

Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam. The steps above explain steel roofing ridge cap installation for the most common metal roof and cap designs. Other flashings include gable trim which runs up the sloped ends of the roof and drip edge or eave trim. Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online.