Step In Roof Ridge

Ridge boards and beams.

Step in roof ridge.

It s important to cap the ridge in order to give the roof additional protection. The top end of each rafter is cut at an angle so that it meets flush with one broadside of the ridge board and the ridge is sandwiched between the rafters. Do the same with the next shingle continuing this step until you get to the far edge of the ridge. The top ridge cap shingles will overlap the hip ridge cap so start with the hips.

Apply butyl tape sealant at to the inside of the chalk line on both sides of the ridge cap. Locate the butyl tape so that the ridge fasteners will penetrate at the center of the butyl tape once the ridge cap is in place. Cut the last ridge shingle to the length you need but be sure that no part of the roof is exposed. Proper steps to shingle a house roof.

Once you ve reached the ridge bend the shingle over the ridge so that each side is equal and nail it into place with a single nail on each side. On a traditional building this ridge is very easy to find it is simply the top area where the two sloping sides of the roof meet. Install the ridge cap so the prevailing winds blow over the overlap seams not into them. This is an often overlooked step but a perfectly straight ridge cap is essential to the.

Once all your shingles are installed you ll need to cover cap the ridge and hip ridges if you have a hip roof. The ridge board runs the length of the building and provides support for the tops of the rafters helping the whole roof structure work together as a system. The ridge is the very top of the roof. How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented ridge cap.