Install Ridge Cap and Edge Flashing

What happens here

After the main roof panels are installed, the crew moves to install the ridge cap and edge flashing. The ridge cap is a pre-formed metal piece that covers the apex of the A-frame roof, ensuring a watertight seal along the peak. Additional metal flashing is installed around the bump-out section of the house, where the main A-frame roof meets the smaller, flatter roof. This custom-bent flashing is designed to divert water and snow away from the junction, preventing leaks. The builder notes that this particular flashing is bent to a 21/12 pitch, matching the roof angle, and is secured with rubber-gasketed screws for a watertight seal. This step ensures all exposed edges and transitions are sealed against the elements.

Goal: Install the ridge cap at the roof apex and custom-bent metal flashing around the bump-out sections, securing them with rubber-gasketed screws for a watertight finish.