Metal Ridge Cap Transition

Make a mark at the cap s lower edges both sides at one end of the ridge.

Metal ridge cap transition.

The lower portion of the transition rests on top of the lower panel ribs and should be installed with outer closures to ensure water tightness. Steel ridge cap flashing in evergreen model 4849612875 26 30 26 30. Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day. Outside closure strip foam sm rib roof accessory in black 4 pack model 98191 5 88 bag.

Fabral shelterguard ar3 14 in. Siena brown closure strip cap model ps578 8 08 package 8 08 package. Metal sales classic rib inside closure strip glued model 6451799 1 98 1 98. Metal roofing ridge cap installation steps.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Apply butyl tape sealant at to the inside of the chalk line on both sides of the ridge cap. Butyl tape sealants closures for exposed fastener and zee flashing for hidden fastener are also available. We need to do something where that change happens so the panels can go down and water can come off hit the lower slope and come off the roof.

The most common flashing for metal roofing is the ridge cap which is used at the peak of a roof where two opposing roof slopes join. How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented ridge cap. Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online. If the ridge is only 15 20 long repeat step 1 at the opposite end of the ridge.

Galvalume universal ridge cap model 4202341 18 10 18 10. Ridge cap also used for hip cap where metal panels meet at the top of a roof a ridge cap is used to provide a watertight connection. Find roof panel closure strips at lowe s today. Center a piece of ridge cap on the building peak.

Other flashings include transition flashing end wall and sidewall flashings and valleys see diagram on right for application. Gibraltar building products 3 ft. We re going to do a pitch transition or change. The snow guard catches snow and ice.

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. For a longer ridge move along the ridge repeating. Metal sales 14 in. See the illustration below.

The same ridge cap trim can also be used as a hip cap. Eave flashings include gable. You ll have a steeper part of your roof turning into a lower slope so there s a steeper pitch up top and a lower pitch on the bottom.