Ridge caps are typically either 7 inches by 7 inches ... winds and heavy rainstorms as water could still get under the shingles to your house’s roof decking. Proper installation of your ridge ...

Ridge cap shingles help the ridge vent blend in with the rest of the roof. Lost_in_the_Midwest, Adobe Stock Ridge vents vary in appearance and construction. The most discreet design is the shingle ...

Fitting shingles to the edge of the roof and accounting for the extra overlap around ridge caps requires more cutting and more waste. Most roofers account for an additional 10% above your roof ...

Otherwise, you may face clogs and water damage. When replacing ridge caps, cut the shingles to fit the ridge line and overlap them to create a seamless finish. Then, use roofing adhesive to secure ...

I cut the center shingle out and then used a nail puller (cat’s paw) or a flat bar to remove the roofing nails and ridge cap ...

Start the project by tearing off the old roofing, shingles and underlayment. If you have movable items near your house and ...

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Asphalt shingle roofs are popular but can develop leaks over time. Understanding common causes helps homeowners identify and ...

Caused by the same virus behind chickenpox, shingles is a painful nerve root infection resulting in a skin rash. What does the shingles rash looks like? Who’s at risk? And who needs the shingles ...

Leaks, peeling shingles and damage to the flashing, underlayment, deck or ridge caps are all common. Structural issues, rot, mold and signs of extended pest infestation, however, are often a large ...

We will be using architectural shingles with synthetic underlayment ... To exhaust it, there can be ridge vents, tucked under the cap at the top of the roof, or sometimes horizontal vents ...

Moving from travel to... There are many signs that indicate potential roof damage. Besides missing shingles, the most obvious sign of damage, you might also find leaks in your ceiling or shingles ...