Line the entire roof peak with a good adhesive membrane that the roof caps will adhere to.
How to install cedar shake roof ridge cap.
Secure it to the roof by driving in two nails near the top edge of the shingle about 1 inch below its top edge.
This product is made from a 5 8 thick x 24 long tapersawn shake to match your shake job.
Cedar roof installation and roofing installation tips videos.
It covers about 5 on each side of your hip or ridge and 16 lineal feet in a bundle.
These videos will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs.
Roof installation trick for ridge cap.
Use this precut cedar hip and ridge cap from best quality cedar products to finish off the peak and hips on your roof.
Make sure all shingles on each side are covered.
A cedar shake roof ridge cap isn t difficult to create.
Integrity roofing and painting llc video demonstrates how to get an added layer of protection on the ridge.
Intersecting roof surfaces at hips and ridges should be capped to ensure a weathertight joint.
Check the rest of the roof installation to ensure the cedar shakes or shingles laid on the roof up to the ridge are properly installed in straight rows.