Metal Roof Vented Ridge Cap Installation

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

Metal roof vented ridge cap installation.

A ridge vent is an important part of a home s roofing system. The steps above explain steel roofing ridge cap installation for the most common metal roof and cap designs. If you have a vented ridge cap it will require a ridge vent such as profilevent. As you can see we ve made a cut 2 inches on either side of the center line of the ridge.

Other metal roofing and ridge cap types. Position the aluminum ridge vent along the reference line. Install profilevent to 1 up slope from the edge of the ridge cap. The roofer said he could take those off and install ridge caps but he d have to cut along either side of the peak by about 4 and although it would look better cosmetically having shingles covering the peak it would not produce as good ventilation as the ridge vent now sitting on top of the house and it would expose me to problems with mold and so on.

The average home with a peaked roof will require 40 to 50 feet of material for a total cost of 80 to 150. Position a section of metal ridge cap over the peak of the metal roof with the end of the ridge cap flush with one end of the roof peak. How to install a vented ridge on a vicwest metal roof. Installing a vented ridge cap.

Fasten the vent to the roof decking and rafters or trusses by nailing through the flange on both sides of the vent using the nails and nail spacing recommended by the manufacturer. Bag of roofing. You will also need connector plugs and straps at 5 to 6 each to adjoin pieces. Add any connectors and end caps that came with your ridge vent system to ensure the vent is watertight.

Below we ve compiled some helpful tips on how to install a ridge vent for metal roofing. There are other types as well such as standing seam and shingle style panels vented ridge cap skylight ridge cap and formed ridge cap. We now have to install a ridge cap with the vented ridge material. I m going to use an abc vented ridge material that s been die cut to fit the sl 16 panel.

There needs to be a 2 inch wide opening at the ridge for ventilation. How to install ridge cap vent for a metal roof for a vented ridge cap. The ridge vent is then covered with a metal ridge cap the purpose of the ridge vent is to create constant air flow along the horizontal ridge of your home. Mark a pencil line on the ridges of the installed metal roofing panels using the edge of the ridge cap as a guide.

It s made from a permeable material and is placed on top of the metal roofing panels at the ridge of the roof. A properly installed ridge vent increases energy efficiency and prolongs the life of your roof. A ridge vent is designed to allow air to flow freely from the attic. Installed at the peak of a sloped roof the ridge vent allows damp warm air to escape from the attic.