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<br /> The Ridge Cap is used to seal the upper - / �
<br /> point at which two slopes meet. This can ' �
<br /> be both along the ridge of the roof as well � ._ .
<br /> as the covering for a hip. Either woodgrip ' � � ` _
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<br /> or self-drilling lap TEK screws are applied _ ,
<br /> through the ribs of the metal. ''"'� �_` -
<br /> Debris, insects, and blowing rain can ; ,�� _._ _
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<br /> find easy access under the ridge cap, so f-..-. ,:_ .;�� -� .
<br /> closures are required to either completely � ��' '��� _ ��� ' - _
<br /> _ or partially seal the opening. Closures � `'�,i-':.�: � . . _ ° -• =
<br /> under ridge caps come in 3 types: solid, _ ; _ _v:. . � :�`." �'�°.. :..:. _:_. :� . - �:. _ - � '
<br /> vented,andhiptape. Figure 8 Ridge cap with outside closure (left) and vented closure in
<br /> S o l i d c l o sures("Outside Closures")are as Place. PBR roofing requires either 7/8 inch lap tech or 2-1/2 inch
<br /> Woo dqrip0 scre ws f o r a tt a c h i n g t h e r i d g e c a p.
<br /> long as the width of the panels. They . .y : -. -��4,�,.;:_;
<br /> lock together in a row placed directly under the screws that attach the �-�='� - �. `_�, ������'`�_; "`����
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<br /> ridge cap,and form a solid,water-tight,air-tight barrier. (see Figacre 8 .-���.-. _. � Y ��' �
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<br /> Vented closure (Profile Ve�zt�) comes in lengths up to 50', is 3 inches : � 'y',j� } ` �`����
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<br /> wide, and forms a water-retardant, insect resistant�barrier that allows . � '� `' � ; ;� = :, :�q�.;:._":
<br /> hot air to escape from the attic. It is superior to many more elaborate ` � .-_y � � =��. �.��:�_��;,
<br /> and expensive venting systems. - , 4:�':-�::�''"`:� :_ �.°., �� �
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<br /> Hip closure tape (Peel and Seal°) is a sticky, adhesive-backed metallic -__ -
<br /> tape that seals the hip roof. It is 6 inches wide and comes in 33'/z foot - ".� R`'A����:�:-��� `� _
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<br /> rolls. Because it must conform to the rise and fall of panel ridges, _ _ -= � :,:�".
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<br /> ClOSUre �/ �� Profile Vent° Figure 9 Pipe Boots provide a water-
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<br /> in a variety of sizes. They seal with
<br /> �el � � caulk and conform to the shape of the
<br /> p� ' ��;,;. � i� panel ribs.
<br /> Ridge caps may be sealed with ei[her
<br /> solid or vented closure material
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<br /> RC-2 Standard 12-inch Ridge Caps �
<br /> are strong,economical and adequate for most of your roofing needs a
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<br /> �./ RC-2 style over-sized ridge caps
<br /> � are available with 18-inch coverage,or as a custom u-im
<br /> RC-1 style 12-inch Ridge Caps item in total widths(2 times"a")of 14-, 16-, 18-,20-,
<br /> . are also available in custom widths I 22-,and 24-inch
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