Installing Metal Roof Ridge

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.

Installing metal roof ridge.

Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. To make sure you put it in the right place you need to make reference lines. Install profilevent to 1 up slope from the edge of the ridge cap. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle.

Metal roofing ridge cap installation steps center a piece of ridge cap on the building peak. 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.