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So, you are thinking about purchasing aand would like to install it yourself. Well let us be the first to congratulate you. But, your journey won’t come pain free. From our 25 years of experience, we’ve seen that installing the trim is the hardest part of the job. Homeowners like yourself always ask us “How do you install the ridge cap?”
This step by step installation article specifically covers vented and non-vented ridge cap installation for an exposed fastener panel such as: R Panel/PBR Panel, Western Rib/7.2 Panel, and ⅞” Corrugated. It isn’t intended for installation of standing seam panels.
Easy to follow instructions and pictures that illustrate each step. This blog will answer all of your installation questions. Just in case you are a visual person we have also made an easy to follow video. After watching the video we have no doubt that even without any metal roofing experience you will be able to install a ridge cap correctly.
Our staff at Western States Metal Roofing consists of friendly sales associates that have experience selling and installing metal roofing. Our goal in this article is to help you with your metal roofing project. Whether it’s the installation of the trim and flashing or if you need a great price on your metal roofing, we have you covered.
Our goal in this article is to explain:
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A metal roofing ridge cap is the trim that’s installed along the peak of the roof. The point at the top of the roof where both slopes meet up is known as the peak or ridge. Before we dive into the specifics of how to install roofing ridge cap, here are some notes to keep in mind:
The cost of the metal ridge cap will depend upon the gauge, type of paint finish, and the size of the ridge cap. Lighter gauge ridge cap will cost less than a heavier gauge. Also painted ridge cap will cost more than galvanized or galvalume ridge cap.
Generally speaking, the average ridge cap will cost $2.00 to $3.50 per lineal foot.
Installing eave trim on your metal roof starts with using the right tools and having the correct supplies on hand. Here is a list of what you will need:
Roofing gloves
Silicone sealant
You should always read the manufacturers installation guide prior to installing ridge cap on a metal roof. It’s also important to be in compliance with local building code requirements.
Roofs aren’t always square. When you are installing the roofing panels you want to keep the eave or low side of the roof nice and flush. You don’t want the metal roofing going in and out with each sheet sticking out further than the previous sheet. This makes the roof look sloppy and unfinished.
We recommend a 2” gap between the metal roofing sheets at the peak of the roof. This will allow you to move the sheeting up or down the roof. The purpose of this is to keep the roofing panels at the lower eave straight and flush. If the metal roofing is too long the excess roofing can be moved to the top of the ridge and the panels at the eave will appear straight.
Phase 2: How To Cut And Finish Ridge Cap Ends For A Metal Roof
There is no easy way to describe in words how to prepare the edge of the ridge cap for the gable ends. It’s the hardest part of install and we highly recommend that you watch the video and read the blog.
Phase 3: How To Install Ridge Cap Foam Closures On A Metal Roof - For A Non Vented Ridge Cap
If you have a non vented ridge cap it will require foam closure strips. However, if you have a vented ridge cap then you will want to skip this step and read the instructions below to install profilevent closure so that your ridge cap will be vented.
Phase 3: How To Install Ridge Cap Vent For A Metal Roof - For A Vented Ridge Cap
If you have a vented ridge cap it will require a ridge vent such as ProfileVent®. However, if you have a non vented ridge cap then you will want to skip this step and read the instructions above to install foam closure strips.
Phase 5: How To Overlap Ridge Cap On A Metal Roof
Ridge cap is typically ten feet to twelve feet in length and most roofs will be larger than twelve feet. When this happens the ridge cap will need to be overlapped.
Installation of metal ridge cap isn’t that difficult. After you watch the videos and read the article, you should not have any problems. The next step is to learn more metal roofing installation. An excellent starting point would be to view our metal roofing installation guides.
It’s always a good idea to get quotes from more than one company. When you purchase metal roofing from Western States Metal Roofing you are buying manufacturer direct. There are no middle men involved. This will save you 15% to 50%.
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