Metal Roofing Ridge Cap Installation

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Metal roofing ridge cap installation.

We use a z trim and make sure to have tape seal underneath the z trim and between the ridge cap and the top of the z. You cut z trims for the top of your panels. I m going install these using pancake head fasteners and once that s done we can install the hip cap. The gibraltar ridge cap is made from sturdy 29 gauge galvalume steel.

How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented 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. Fabral shelterguard ar3 14 in. This can be both along the ridge of the roof as well as a covering for a hip.

Asphalt in roof panels. I just installed the last piece of z trim and now we re ready to install the hip cap. To make sure you put it in the right place you need to make reference lines. Galvalume uses an alloy of 45 zinc 55 aluminum to create an extra durable coating that is ideal for ridge capping a galvalume panel roof.

Begin metal roof ridge cap installation by drawing lines the closure material goes on before the actual ridge cap. See the illustration below. You use your ridge cap to mark the ribs so that you know where to place the z trims. The installation of the ridge cap is the same as the hip cap.

The ridge cap used in conjunction with closure strips reliably protects the ridge seam against water infiltration. Make a mark at the cap s lower edges both sides at one end of the ridge. Steel ridge cap flashing in evergreen model 4849612875 26 30 26 30. Metal roofing ridge cap installation steps.

Galvalume universal ridge cap model 4202341 18 10 18 10. 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. Either woodgrip or selfdrilling lap tek screws are applied through the ribs of the metal.