Corrugated Metal Roof Ridge Vent
The gibraltar ridge cap is made from sturdy galvanized steel.
Corrugated metal roof ridge vent. Airflow enters through soffit vents and flows upward through each rafter space until it reaches the roof peak where it exists through a ridge vent. How to install ridge cap vent for a metal roof for a vented ridge cap. The rounded top and crisp angles provides a classic appearance for your roof. For pricing and availability.
Free delivery with 45 order. This low profile adhesive backed black plastic corrugated vent material is ideal when a very low profile vented ridge is desired. Traditional roofers use passive ridge vents which are ineffective. The ridge vent is then covered with a metal ridge cap the purpose of the ridge vent is to create constant air flow along the horizontal ridge of your home.
Install profilevent to 1 up slope from the edge of the ridge cap. The ridge cap used in conjunction with butyl tape reliably protects the ridge seam against water infiltration. Gibraltar corrugated ridge cap is designed to be used with corrugated metal roofing panels. A ridge cap is used to top off the metal roof.
Metal roof ridge vent one of the most important components of a residential roof is the ventilation system. This ridge cap is different from an asphalt shingle roof as it is long continuous strips that are 8 to 10 feet long. Corrugated roof panels 4 pack model 6999231000 5 88 package 5 88 package schedule delivery. Special metal ridge caps install along the.
Closure strip for 2 1 2 in. Profilevent is a single layer ridge vent on a roll. If you have a vented ridge cap it will require a ridge vent such as profilevent. A ridge vent is designed to allow air to flow freely from the attic.
It is strong durable modified polyester non woven non wicking fiber based matting designed specifically for metal roofs. A ridge vent is usually installed near the ridge of the roof just below the ridge cap. The good and proper ventilation is the key to lowering home energy costs preventing attic mold. Metal sales classic rib inside closure strip glued model 6451799 1 98 1 98.
On a metal roof it can be housed within the perimeter of the ridge cap. There needs to be a 2 inch wide opening at the ridge for ventilation. We offer 50 foot rolls that are specifically cut to fit our corrugated metal roofing panel profiles. Find roof panel ridge caps at lowe s today.