TYPICAL DETAILS

Ridge

Notes:

1. When ordering ridge caps, specify roof slope. Refer to ASBC price pages for maximum slope for each ridge cap.
2. Install 1/2" x 3/32" tape sealer across full width of the ridge cap on both sides. Tape sealer must be installed between weather infiltration point and fasteners.
3. Install 1/2" x 3/32" tape sealer to the sidelap of the ridge cap that will lap onto adjacent ridge cap. Tape sealer must be installed between weather infiltration point and fasteners.
4. Install Fastener #3 (12-14 x 1 1/4" Long Life driller) on both sides of major ribs (two per foot).

5. Install four Fastener #4 (1/4"-14 x 7/8" Long Life Lap Tek) in each ridge cap sidelap.  Place (1) one Lap Tek in high rib on each side of the ridge cap centerline and one in line with purlin fastener on each side of ridge line.

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