Standing Seam Metal Roof 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.

Standing seam metal roof ridge cap. Other metal roofing and ridge cap types. The video features union s advantage lok ii standing seam roofing panel which is a 16 w. The clean and neat appearance of the metal ridge roof vent will complement any roof. How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented ridge cap.

Standing seam ridge roof vent installation is easy metal roof ridge vent system. There are other types as well such as standing seam and shingle style panels vented ridge cap skylight ridge cap and formed ridge cap. This video shows how to install a hip cap with standing seam panels. Blades on electric saws do however have a tendency to leave hot metal particles that can burn the paint surface or leave rust marks on panels and trim.

Our ridge vents are an ideal choice to meet your metal roof ventilation needs. The steps above explain steel roofing ridge cap installation for the most common metal roof and cap designs. 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. Our patented new design is made specifically for standing seam metal roofs.

Apply butyl tape sealant at to the inside of the chalk line on both sides of the ridge cap.