Architectural, Vented ridge detail – Metal Sales Soffit Panel User Manual
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ARCHITECTURAL
VENTED RIDGE DETAIL
INSTALLATION NOTES
Pop-Rivet (see note below)
Double Bead Tape Sealant
Offset Cleat
Roof Panel
Moisture Barrier (by others)
Vented Ridge Cover
Dekfast (1'-0" o.c.)
Pop-Rivet (1'-0" o.c.)
Pancake Head Woodscrew (4 per panel)
Clip
Vent Material
Double Bead Tape Sealant
Pancake Head Woodscrew
1. Once panels have been installed, field cut the Z-Closure (See page 61) to fit between the panel ribs.
2. Place a row of Double Bead Tape Sealant across panel and over each panel rib approximately 2" from panel end. Before
proceeding, make sure Z-Closure placement will accomodate Vented Ridge cover.
3. Install field cut Z-Closure as shown on page 61.
4. Fasten Z-Closure through panel with #10-12 x 1" Pancake Head Woodscrews (4 per panel).
5. Apply a row of Double Bead Tape Sealant across top leg of Z-Closure filling any gaps or openings around panel ribs.
6. Install Vent Drip, Vent Material, and Offset Cleat, as shown above with #14-13 x 1
5
/
8
" Dekfast screws, 12" o.c. and apply
a row of Double Bead Tape Sealant to the top leg of the Offset Cleat.
7. Install Vented Ridge Cover to Offset Cleat with
1
/
8
" Pop Rivets at 12" o.c.
8. If two or more flashings are required, lap the flashing over the previously installed flashing by a minimum of 2" placing a
bead of Tube Sealant between the flashings and securing with pop rivets 2.5" o.c.
(Optional 1)
(With Cobra Vented Closure)
(Optional 2)
(With Perforated Vent Drip)
Tube Sealant
3:12 Slope
Minimum
Vent Drip
NOTE
For Mini/Maxi Batten Panels, Pop Rivet
must attach each Batten Cap to Panel
CAUTION
Additional screws may be required for high
snow loading and steep slopes.