How To Install Ridge Cap On A Standing Seam Metal Roof [Finishing + Cutting + Overlap + Fastening]

Detailed Step By Step Instructions That Will Teach You How To Install Ridge Cap On A Standing Seam Metal Roof. Includes Cutting And Finish The Ridge Cap At The Gable Ends, Overlapping, And Fastening.
When you install standing seam metal roofing the ridge cap is typically the last piece of metal roofing trim that's installed. Non vented and fixed ridge cap installation requires two zee flashings that the standing seam panels will sit on top of and fasten to.
This standing seam metal roof installation video will cover non vented ridge cap installation
00:00 How to install ridge cap on a standing seam metal roof
00:32 Intro/Chapter list
01:16 Standing seam ridge cap detail and parts list
01:26 Non vented fixed ridge cap installation for standing seam
01:40 How to lay out ridge cap for standing seam roofing
02:42 How to install zee closure on a standing seam metal roof
03:57 How to cut and finish ridge cap at the gable ends of a standing seam roof
04:57 How to overlap ridge cap on a standing seam metal roof
05:43 How to fasten ridge cap on a standing seam roof
This video is intended to install ridge cap for a snap lock standing seam panel that's clip fastened.
It's NOT intended for mechanically fastened or nail strip standing seam.
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Now that you know how to install unvented ridge cap for standing seam, it's time to learn how to install the gable trim. Check out our channel for more standing seam metal roofing installation videos.
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[@DanLeipert]

What are the specs on your pop rivets? I saw stainless listed on the drawings, but what sizing do you recommend?
Are painted aluminum ok?

[@WesternStatesMetalRoofing]

Hello Dan, you can view specs on the rivets we use here. We have rivets that are painted to match the color of material you purchase from Western States. www.westernstatesmetalroofing.com/fasteners Description: STST43
Head Style: Dome
Rivet Diameter Nominal: 1/8"
US Dimensions: 43
Grip Range: .126 - .187
Hole Size/Drill No.: #30 (.129 - .133)
Shear (min Strength lbs.): 420
Tensile (Min Strength lbs.): 530
Hope this helps.

[@DanLeipert]

Thanks! That helps a ton. @@WesternStatesMetalRoofing

[@erickgallardo4102]

6” on the overlap is waay to much 4” is more than enough