TAMKO QuickVent - Manual

QuickVent ™
NAIL GUN-ABLE RIDGE VENT
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1. Snap chalk line and cut a slot 2"
wide total along ridge (or 1" on
each side of ridge beam). Allow for
a closed area of sheathing 18" at
both ends of ridge.
WARNING
APPROPRIATE FALL PROTECTION METHODS SHOULD BE USED WHENEVER
WORKING ON ROOFS. USE CAUTION: WRAPPER MAY BE SLIPPERY.
2. No end cap is necessary if ridge
cap shingles are lapped over
end of product and down onto
ridge. In this case, run vent to
12" from gable ends. Center
vent over slot at one end with flat
side facing up. Fasten with two
nails; minimum nail size of 1 3/4".
If using nail gun, recommended
compressor pressure is between
90 and 100 psi. Roll out length of
ridge, pull out slack, and fasten
with two nails at opposite ends.
Application Instructions for
NOTICE: THIS PRODUCT MUST BE APPLIED IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEAKS OR OTHER ROOFING DEFECTS RESULTING FROM
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL ADVERSELY
AFFECT COVERAGE UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY. SEE THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DETAILS.
This product carries up to a 40-year Limited Warranty. To obtain a additional copy of TAMKO’s Limited Warranty, visit us online at
tamko.com or call us at 800-641-4691. The obligations contained in the Limited Warranty are expressed in lieu of all other obligations,
guarantees, warranties, expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
and other obligations of liability on the part of TAMKO.
IN COLD WEATHER (BELOW 40°F), CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE EDGES AND CORNERS OF THE SHINGLES.
INSTALLATION
3. Center ridge cap shingles over
vent and install with minimum 1
3/4" nails. Assure nails penetrate
into sheathing 3/4" or completely
through sheathing. Cap shingles
can be laid down over end of vent
onto ridge out to gable ends.
THESE ARE THE MANUFACTURER’S APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ROOFING CONDITIONS DESCRIBED. TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS,
INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEAKS OR OTHER ROOFING DEFECTS RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT COVERAGE UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY. SEE THE
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DETAILS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THESE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT TAMKO’S
TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 800-641-4691.
©2013 TAMKO Building Products, Inc. QuickVent™ is a trademark an d TAMKO® is a registered trademark of TAMKO Building Products, Inc.
Information included in these application instructions was current at time of printing. To obtain a copy of the most current version of these application instructions,
visit us online at tamko.com or call us at 800-641-4691.