Standing Seam Metal Roof Ridge Vent Detail

Refer to the rain carrying table in this booklet for the maximum allowable panel length per slope that will provide adequate drainage.

Standing seam metal roof ridge vent detail. Nucor cfr standing seam roof system is a raised seam metal roof designed to float to accommodate thermal expansion contraction. Notice this guide contains general design guidance and suggested application instructions and details for proper application of best buy metals bbm metal roofing products. Roof pitch the metal roofing panels shown in this manual require a mini mum slope of 2 per foot to ensure proper drainage. Disadvantages of standing seam metal roofing.

The biggest disadvantages of standing seam metal roofing are. Slope to slope standing seam version. Nucor cfr standing seam roof system. Custom bilt offers high performance metal products and systems to create a stunning visual look for your home.

Standing seam metal roofs also help with energy efficiency especially when a ridge vent is utilized. A ridge vent is designed to allow air to flow freely from the attic. The clean and neat appearance of the metal ridge roof vent will complement any roof. It s made from a permeable material and is placed on top of the metal roofing panels at the ridge of the roof.

Metal detail drawings cor mtl1 standing seam low profile cap cor mtl2 wide ridge cap cor mtl3 metal roof to wall. For longer slopes and lower roof pitches contact fabral for other suitable profiles. Our patented vented closure systems are sold to dealers and distributors. Standing seam architectural install guide page 4 of 38 1.

It has been extensively tested to ensure the highest level of performance for weathertightness and structural integrity and approved for wind uplift hail and fire resistance. It is engineered to individual job requirements to ensure proper. This hi perf ridge vent is specifically designed to fit all your projects. The ridge vent is then covered with a metal ridge cap the purpose of the ridge vent is to create constant air flow along the horizontal ridge of your home.

This revolutionary ridge roof vent is made for standing seam metal roofs only. We also make some of the most unique and distinctive products such as those using bare metals like copper and zincalume plus.