Installing Metal Roof Ridge

For a longer ridge move along the.

Installing metal roof ridge.

Make a mark at the cap s lower edges both sides at one end of the. How to install ridge cap vent for a metal roof for a vented ridge cap there needs to be a 2 inch wide opening at the ridge for ventilation. Install profilevent to 1 up slope from the edge of the ridge cap. Begin metal roof ridge cap installation by drawing lines the closure material goes on before the actual ridge cap.

Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. If the ridge is only 15 20 long repeat step 1 at the opposite end of the ridge.