Standing Seam Metal Roof Ridge Cap

How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented ridge cap.

Standing seam metal roof ridge cap.

The clean and neat appearance of the metal ridge roof vent will complement any roof. Apply butyl tape sealant at to the inside of the chalk line on both sides of the ridge cap. 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. The steps above explain steel roofing ridge cap installation for the most common metal roof and cap designs.

Our ridge vents are an ideal choice to meet your metal roof ventilation needs. Our patented new design is made specifically for standing seam metal roofs. Our host david mackey discusses techniques used in installing ridge cap using the sl 16 standing seam roofing system from american building components. This video shows how to install a hip cap with standing seam panels.

Our vented snap z closure allows you to work faster and more efficiently saving you time and money. The ridge vent you need for proper metal roof ventilation the original custom ridge vent cut to fit standing seam and screw down panels in over 50 roof profiles. The video features union s advantage lok ii standing seam roofing panel which is a 16 w. There are other types as well such as standing seam and shingle style panels vented ridge cap skylight ridge cap and formed ridge cap.

Other metal roofing and ridge cap types.