Sealant
or Caulk
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ATTIC PROTECTION
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1. Ridge Ventilation Slot Preparation
The slot must be cut on a new roof before field tile installation. The
amount of ventilation is controlled by the length of slot cut along the
roof ridge. Remember, for the most attractive roofline, it is recommended
that Quarrix ridge vents be installed along the entire ridge of the
roof. For
5
⁄
8
” profile vents, a 3
1
⁄
2
” slot should be cut (1
3
⁄
4
” on each side of
ridge). For 1” profile vents a 4” slot should be cut (2” on each side of the
ridge). A minimum of 6” must be left uncut on each end of the ridge.
Once the slot is cut and the battens are installed, it is time to install the
field and trim tiles per the tile manufacturer’s installation instructions.
After field tile installation, the ridge now is ready for vent installation.
2. End Cap Installation
Pull apart a precut section of the foam end cap found with the vent. Using a
utility knife, make a cut in the StormStop material
1
⁄
2
” on each side of the vent,
back from the end of the section. 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 roof tile and the under side of the ridge vent. This sealant should fill any
voids between the bottom of the vent and the surface of the tile. Caulking
and sealants shall be suitable for exterior use and be resistant to weathering.
The caulking and the sealants shall be compatible with and adhere to
the materials to which they are applied. Check sealant manufacturer’s
instructions for compatibility. Roll out or place vent along the entire length
of slot also covering the 6” minimum uncut ridge on both ends. 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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