Remember to cover the nail heads from the last step.
How to finish a roof ridge.
If there is only a little space left then you re fine and don t have to lay another row yet.
If the gap allows you to put another course of shingles then do it.
Check with the shingle or shake manufacturer to determine the recommended exposure length for your roof slope.
To effectively ventilate your roof create a 1 in.
Install your shingles to the top edge of your lean to roof.
You will know it is time to switch to.
Nail down through the tar strip the dark grey shingle in your image.
Determine when to stop laying three tab shingles and switch to ridge caps.
How to finish off ridge caps on a peaked cedar roof 1.
Lay the first ridge cap.
Measure the pitch of the roof using a tape measure and level.
Airspace from the soffit to the ridge by installing a continuous air chute in each rafter bay.
Ideally the top edge of the last shingle row is flush with the top edge.
To do this begin on one end of the ridge and place the ridge cap so that the asphalt.
To install the air chutes staple them directly to the roof decking.
How to finish the top shingle row on a shed roof step 1.
Staple them directly to the roof decking for better insulating roof rafters.