To finish a shingle ridge cap you should set.
Install roof shingles ridge.
Step 4 snap chalk line.
Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.
Chalk lines should be used to help ensure clean straight professional looking shingle ridge cap installation.
If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector.
Install new flashing metal.
You can see me do that in the video below.
On the last shingle i used roofing cement on all 4 sides for extra durability and nails.
Step 1 prepare shingles.
Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.
Ensure the shingles aren t too cold.
Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.
This video shows exactly how to cut the last shingle use roofing cement nail the last shingle on the ridge cap then hide those nails.
Cut the ventilation opening.
How to install shingles on a roof ridge.
Step 3 wrap shingle over ridge.
Remove the shingle caps.
For most asphalt shingle ridge caps there are two.
Start by removing the nails holding the ridge cap shingles in place.
Install new field shingles.
Installing the last shingle on the ridge cap or roof isn t hard.
Since ridge cap shingles have to be formed over the ridge the shingles.
Install the ridge vent shingle over style install the ridge vent aluminum.
Step 2 cut shingles.