How To Finish A Roof Ridge

Glue down the cut shingle with roofing cement.

How to finish a roof ridge.

Measure the pitch of the roof using a tape measure and level. Ideally the top edge of the last shingle row is flush with the top edge. Determine when to stop laying three tab shingles and switch to ridge caps. If the gap allows you to put another course of shingles then do it.

To install the air chutes staple them directly to the roof decking. If there is only a little space left then you re fine and don t have to lay another row yet. Cut a new piece in half throwing out the half with the tar strip. To effectively ventilate your roof create a 1 in.

Set the angle of a table saw blade to match the pitch. Remember to cover the nail heads from the last step. How to finish off ridge caps on a peaked cedar roof 1. Install your shingles to the top edge of your lean to roof.

Check with the shingle or shake manufacturer to determine the recommended exposure length for your roof slope. You will know it is time to switch to. Nail down through the tar strip the dark grey shingle in your image. Airspace from the soffit to the ridge by installing a continuous air chute in each rafter bay.

To do this begin on one end of the ridge and place the ridge cap so that the asphalt.