Slate Roof Zinc Ridge Cap

Ridge caps are designed to cover the top of a roof along its ridge line.

Slate roof zinc ridge cap. Concrete ridge tiles are bedded in mortar or dry fixed with special clips and stainless steel screws. Zinc or aluminium ridge cappings are frequently used on slated roofs. If bedded in mortar the end ridge tile is vulnerable to lifting. Here you can find instructions for installing a slate roof repairing and restoring slate roofs and repairing asbestos roofs and ceramic tile roofs.

Ridge cap part 6 of greenstone slate video introduction to the slatetec slate roof installation process. Cleating ridge copper on slate roofs. These items are always custom fabricated therefore can be custom made to any profile angle size and many different materials. Ensure ridge capping.

There are many ways to finish hips and ridges on slate roofs including using ceramic tiles see flexim article this issue slate ridges and hips and metal ridge rolls perhaps the most common traditionally used ridge and hip covering in the united states is metal. They can be used on metal roofing systems as well as shingle or slate roofs. However lead ridges will last longer so are preferred. Slate roof where customer wanted a lower profile ridge than the standard copper ridge rolls steep roof pitch or very low roof pitch which requires custom angles feel free to call us at 1 800 685 8263 to discuss your projects needs.