Standing Seam Metal Roof Ridge Cap Installation

Installing a vented ridge cap.

Standing seam metal roof ridge cap installation.

Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam. Our host david mackey discusses techniques used in installing ridge cap using the sl 16 standing seam roofing system from american building components. Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store. Apply butyl tape sealant at to the inside of the chalk line on both sides of the ridge cap.

This was a quick overview of the most common standing seam metal roof installation techniques and details. Our patented new design is made specifically for standing seam metal roofs. 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. We now have to install a ridge cap with the vented ridge material.

The steps above explain steel roofing ridge cap installation for the most common metal roof and cap designs. There are other types as well such as standing seam and shingle style panels vented ridge cap skylight ridge cap and formed ridge cap. As you can see we ve made a cut 2 inches on either side of the center line of the ridge. How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented 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. Now we re ready to deal with a vented ridge cap. Our vented snap z closure allows you to work faster and more efficiently saving you time and money. Standing seam ridge roof vent installation is easy metal roof ridge vent system.

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. Other flashings include gable trim which runs up the sloped ends of the roof and drip edge or eave trim. Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day.