Metal Roof Ridge Cap Detail

We now have to install a ridge cap with the vented ridge material.

Metal roof ridge cap detail.

Sign up now to get the latest metal roofing and metal architectural product news 6 times a year. I m going to use an abc vented ridge material that s been die cut to fit the sl 16 panel. Installing a vented ridge cap. 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.

An alternate detail is a vented ridge cap which allows attic ventilation thr. For pricing and availability. We respect your privacy and will not use your email. Metal sales universal ridge 14 in x 126 in steel roof panel ridge caps.

For longer slopes and lower roof pitches contact fabral for other suitable profiles. In other words it s put on last the cap to the job. Metal roofing ridge cap is the trim placed along the roof s ridge the peak where two roof slopes meet up. For longer slopes and lower roof pitches contact fabral for other suitable profiles.

Refer to the rain carrying table in this booklet for the maximum allowable panel length per slope that will provide adequate drainage. The ridge cap used in conjunction with closure strips reliably protects the ridge seam against water infiltration. Most ridge cap comes in pieces 10 6 long. 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.

Find roof panel ridge caps at lowe s today. Roof pitch the metal roofing panels shown in this manual require a mini mum slope of 2 per foot to ensure proper drainage. A ridge cap is normally installed only after all metal roof panels and any other trim are in place. Roof pitch the metal roofing panels shown in this manual require a min imum slope of 2 ʺ per foot to ensure proper drainage.

This video shows how to install an unvented ridge cap with standing seam panels. Refer to the rain carrying table in this booklet for the maximum allowable panel length per slope that will provide adequate drainage. As you can see we ve made a cut 2 inches on either side of the center line of the ridge. The gibraltar ridge cap is made from sturdy 29 gauge galvalume steel.

Now we re ready to deal with a vented ridge cap.