Standing Seam Metal Roof Ridge Cap Detail

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Standing seam metal roof ridge cap detail.

We respect your privacy and will not use your email address for other purposes. In alternative 2 the ridge is formed by a wood batten clad with a copper cap. Chimney skylight dormer and other roof detail flashings. The ridge cap is loose locked into the upper edges of the roofing pans allowing for expansion and contraction.

It keeps the snap z ridge roof vents firmly in place. Our host david mackey discusses techniques used in installing ridge cap using the sl 16 standing seam roofing system from american building components. Contact us for more information. See our line of standing seam metal roof panels.

This keeps the panels securely in place while still allowing for thermal expansion and it also helps withstand movement due to wind and snow. Ridge trim details for standing seam ridge option 1 subtract 2 from panel closed ridge panel goes down first then the z channel and finally the ridge cap. Multiple metal roof panel options for various applications. Drip edge starter shingle.

Panel ridge cap z channel pancake head screw pop rivet butyl tape or tube sealant lengths. In alternative 1 a continuous copper cap is used to secure standing seams along the ridge. This can be both along the ridge of the roof as well as the covering for a hip and the ridge of dormers. The standing seams fold and lock into the batten cap along the vertical batten face.

See our line of standing seam metal roof panels. Pac 150 90 single lock. The ridge cap is used to seal the upper point at which two slopes meet. The screws pin the standing seam panel at the top of the roof.

Drip edge starter clip. Vented and unvented ridge and hip caps. Mono pitch roof flashing. Attachment to the roof is most generally accomplished through the use of z flashing.