With new laminated hip and ridge cap shingles finishing a roof installation with a ridge cap is a much simpler process than with the old three tab shingles.
Ridge roofing shingles installation.
Roof installation trick for ridge cap.
Cut your last shingle on each row to size repeating all the way to the ridge.
In summary to install the ridge cap shingles you simply separate them where they are perforated bend them over the peak and nail them down.
Integrity roofing and painting llc video demonstrates how to get an added layer of protection on the ridge.
Once you ve reached the ridge bend the shingle over the ridge so that each side is equal and nail it into place with a single nail on each side.
Quick installation tips for how to install gaf hip ridge cap shingles on a roof.
This is an area of the roof which requires extra care and skill.
Gaf ridge cap intersections.
Gaf ridge cap transitions.
Follow the guideline you created to keep the shingles straight.
Line up the edges with the chalk line and secure with 2 roof nails right above the adhesive line on the shingle tab.
Step 5 install roof ridge shingles.
Detail installation video of ridge cap shingles at intersections of the hip and ridge.
Start at one of the eaves of the ridge and wrap a shingle around the ridge of the roof.