Roof Ridge Assembly

Metal roofing ridge cap is the trim placed along the roof s ridge the peak where two roof slopes meet up.

Roof ridge assembly.

In other words it s put on last the cap to the job. This is simply a long lumber assembly that will brace each rafter in the center. Most ridge cap comes in pieces 10 6 long. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

If the plumbing vent is close to the peak of the roof lap the shingles over the peak of the roof. Trim the shingles away from the ridge vent hole. If you do not supply your roof pitch or do not know it our ridges are manufactured to suit a 25 pitch 130 internal angle. An example of this is an eaves beam assembly numbered p17 on the roof plan the aluminium gutter and cladding lengths should all be numbered p17 to aid identification.

Phone 1 208 454 1800 toll free phone 1 866 454 1800. The rafters ridge and joists form a triangular assembly that has considerable structural strength with an open area in the middle creating the attic space. A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework. A ridge cap is normally installed only after all metal roof panels and any other trim are in place.

Our ridge flashings can be manufactured to fit the pitch of your roof. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load. Ridge boards commonly are made of 1x8 or 2x8 or larger lumber. Rafters 4 1 ridge radius end rafters 8 9 4 2 jack rafter connection 9 4 3 gable end rafter 10.

A vent assembly and method of installation are provided. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof line. Before you lift up the rafters and start installing them on the walls it s important to install the ridge board into place across the width of the walls to rest the center point of each truss onto. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

Lift the ridge board into place and secure it bracing it if necessary. A roof ridge vent has a pair of opposed spaced apart elongate strips of ventilation material providing ventilation passageways. Ridge assembly for single skinned roofs standard ridge sheets are 400mm 16 girth with 200mm 8 wings. Attach he ridge cap shingles with two nails each.