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How Much Overlap Is Standard On Ridge Caps?

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    You get a 6 " overlap or coverage on standard ridge cap, there should be no significant over-hang
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    Pencil 

    answered 2 years ago

      A cap, most times, is 1/3 of a shingle.  A 3 tab shingle is 3' long, so the caps are 1'.  If your cutting a slot in the ridge, for a ridge vent, be careful not to make it to large, or else you won't be able to nail the caps.
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      Shawnd 

      answered 2 years ago

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