Title: Install the ridge cap.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Installing Roofing

Installation should include

- laying out the ridge cap installation
- cutting the ridge cap
- overlapping the ridge equally on both sides
- covering all exposed nails with the proper sealant.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the proper method of cutting shingles for a ridge cap?
- What is the proper placement of nails for a ridge cap installation?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level Two, Module Five (27202-13): Roofing Applications

Module Five (27202-13) describes how to properly prepare the roof deck and install roofing for residential and commercial buildings.