Shingle Roof Ridge Installation

Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle clips but metal roofing shingle installation can be system specific.

Shingle roof ridge installation.

Cut your last shingle on each row to size repeating all the way to the ridge. An aluminum ridge vent has a mushroom shaped profile combined with a wide flange on both sides that sits on top of the roof shingles. 2 install the ridge shingles. Apply flashing materials in concert with the shingle installation procedure with both the flashing and the shingles arranged to work together to protect around the joint areas.

With new laminated hip and ridge cap shingles finishing a roof installation with a ridge cap is a much simpler process than with the old three tab shingles. Do the same with the next shingle continuing this step until you get to the far edge of the ridge. Consult the guide for your shingle brand to determine the specific method of installation required to preserve the warranty. A shingle over vent is installed over the ridge of a roof and is covered over by asphalt shingle caps that match the surrounding roof shingles.

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. Bend single tabs or special ridge shingles over the ridge beginning at the end putting a bead of asphalt under the first ridge shingle to hold down the tab. Flashing is placed around plumbing stacks and vents to help prevent leaks.