INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Ridge Ventilation Slot Preparation
Cut the slot prior to installing the last course of shingle panels along the
ridge in a re-roof or new construction application (protective eye goggles
should be worn during this process). For
5
⁄
8
” profile 7” wide vents, cut a 2” slot
(1” on each side of ridge) along the ridge. A minimum of 6” must be left uncut
on each end of the ridge. Once the slot is cut then measure and cut shingle
panels to fit along the ridge; panels should not obstruct the slot. Once the
panels are installed, the ridge is ready for vent installation.
Retrofit with Stone-Coated Steel
If stone-coated steel is already installed,
the slot can be cut from the pre-paneled roof using a circular saw
with a combination blade (reversed) or a Tenryu Steel Pro blade
(protective eye goggles should be worn during this process). For
5
⁄
8
”
profile 7” wide vents, cut a 2” slot (1” on each side of ridge) along the
ridge. A minimum of 6” must be left uncut on each end of the ridge.
2. End Cap Installation
Pull apart a precut section of the foam end cap found with the vent,
usually found in the first 3 feet of the roll. Use a utility knife to make a cut in
the StormStop material 1⁄2” on each side, back from the end of the section
(See insets). Using construction adhesive or sealant caulk, coat both sides
of the StormStop material where it has been cut back at the end of the
vent. Insert the foam end cap with the cut-back StormStop material
between the foam end cap and the underside of the vent to assure a
weather-tight seal.
3. Vent Placement on Ridge
Before installing the vent on the ridge a bead of sealant is required
between the stone-coated steel and the underside of the ridge vent.
This sealant should fill any voids between the bottom of the vent and the
surface of the panel. Caulking and sealants shall be suitable for exterior use
and be resistant to weathering; use either butyl or polyurethane sealants.
The caulking and the sealants shall be compatible with and adhere to
the materials to which they are applied. Check sealant manufacturer’s
instructions and stone coated steel’s installation guide for compatibility.
Roll out or place ridge vent along the entire length of slot also
covering the 6” minimum uncut ridge on both ends. When using
StormStop
products, secure at the lead edge, inserting the end cap.
Pull the vent tight and secure at about 10 feet. Pull the rest of the vent
tight and secure, inserting the end cap. Multiple lengths of vent can be
joined by butting the sections tightly together. An end cap should be
inserted at the end of each section.
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