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<br /> The Ridge Cap is used to seal the upper .- �.•� �- _ � - �/a
<br /> point at which two slopes meet. This can - _
<br /> be both along the ridge of the roof as well -- °N =°��-�� �= � � - - _
<br /> as the covering for a hip. Either woodgrip _-_ - �� '� � �
<br /> or self-drilling lap TEK screws are applied - - -
<br /> through the ribs of the metal. �_ �- - '_ r� "
<br /> Debris, insects, and blowing rain can '� ° � '������� � __
<br /> find easy access under the ridge cap, so •';�T .�, �,y � ; -" '- . .
<br /> closures are required to either completely `�' J`'��z�'='�-�°°�� '' '•? `�'<-f
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<br /> or partially seal the opening. Closures �'F. ;`;�� _ ,..rr; ' � •� � -
<br /> under ridge caps come in 3 types: solid, �`' ` �?r --_ - _ - -- `' ��- � °.
<br /> vented,andhiptape. Figure 8 Ridge cap with outside closure (left) and vented closure in
<br /> Solid closures("Outside Closures")are as place. PBR roofing requires either 7/8 inch lap tech or 2-1/2 inch
<br /> Woodqrip screws for attaching the ridge cap.
<br /> long as the width of the panels. They . �--._;, .� °„�=��,
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<br /> lock together in a row placed directly under the screws that attach the _� .��. >'�;._`:';;.. �'' �
<br /> ridge cap, and form a solid,water-tight,air-tight barrier. (see Figure 8 _ ��;,,�`�'�'='}4�-�`�° �
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<br /> Vented closure (Profile Uent�) comes in lengths up to 50', is 3 inches .�.��� ��i,. "� ��:,��.�y
<br /> wide, and forms a water-retardant, insect resistant barrier that allows �����=�--y �'^�'�°�'��;, �
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<br /> hot air to escape from the attic. It is su erior to man more elaborate :- �:'_M . ;,.`"�' �
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<br /> and expensive venting systems. ,.��:�?�; °P��"� ..�;'�,. � ^� ��;`�:.
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<br /> Hip closure tape (Peel and Seal°) is a sticky, adhesive-backed metallic . �`3: <T�°" • „�,;, _ �
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<br /> tape that seals the hip roof. It is 6 inches wide and comes in 33'/z foot ,?` �_. �;�-�- .��, - �
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<br /> rolls. Because it must conform to the rise and fall of panel ridges, `,;- �'' •` �- ��°
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<br /> approximately 10%extra may be needed beyond the length of the hip ^'`°�� - � '�'�•. `�;�:,,��:_�-._.�..
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<br /> or lap screw required ���' "Y�'��� �`''
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<br /> cloSUre � �, Profile Vent° Figure 9 Pipe Boots provide a water-
<br /> \ tight seal around roof vents and come
<br /> in a variety of sizes. They seal with
<br /> ' � ,„:;��` �` caulk and conform to the shape of the
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<br /> pan , t.. � ., ;:. ;;,.,:: panel ribs.
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<br /> ' � Ridge caps may be sealed wi h either
<br /> solid or vented closure material
<br /> RC-2 Standard 12-inch Ridge Caps ��
<br /> aze strong,economical and adequate for most of your roofing needs
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<br /> �,./ 6 RC-2 style over-sized ridge caps
<br /> � are available with 18-inch coverage,or as a custom trim
<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 22-,and 24-inch
<br /> (352) 498-0778 • Toll Free (88�) 393-0335 • FAX (352) 498-7852
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