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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR RIDGEMASTER, RIDGEMASTER PLUS AND HIPMASTER

RidgeMaster

can accommodate any pitch from 3-12 to 16-12.

RidgeMaster Plus

and

HipMaster

can accommodate roof pitches from

3-12 to 12-12. For

RidgeMaster Plus

and

HipMaster

use the same specifications as

RidgeMaster Plus

and

HipMaster

RidgeMaster

and

RidgeMaster

Plus

can be used

only

for ridge installations, NOT for hip areas. For hip installations you

MUST use

HipMaster

can also be used for ridge installations, for example, with wood and dimensional shingles.

RidgeMaster

Plus

and

HipMaster

must be used with an equal or greater amount of soffit ventilation (see “How

to Figure Proper Ventilation” on bottom of Page 4). Mid-America

SoffitMaster

soffit vents perfectly balance

RidgeMaster

ridge vents in net free ventilation per square inch (See

SoffitMaster

on page 8).

4. IMPORTANT: Always use nails long enough (2

–3") to completely penetrate roof sheathing by at least 1/4". This applies to

installing both ridge vent and cap shingles. 3" nails are available from your Mid-America distributor (sold separately).

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES DURING INSTALLATION.

5. All slot cut outs should end 12" from the outside wall, chimneys, ridge corners or hip joints. HIP ROOF NOTE: Hip slots should

start halfway up the roof hip and end 36" from the top of the hip, unless joining up to a ridge vent, in which case hip slot cut

outs can end 12" from ridge. In order to maintain maximum structural integrity, hip slot cut outs should be no more than 24"

long and spaced about 12" apart (see Illustration A below).

RidgeMaster

must always extend 10–12" beyond slot at beginning and end of ridge. For optimal roofline appearance run

RidgeMaster

and

HipMaster

along entire ridge and hip line to the terminal ends of the roof (as shown in Illus. B below).

If there is no ridge to join up to,

HipMaster

should extend 36" beyond its slots in both directions with Starter Pieces on each

end. (See

HipMaster

steps 14–19, page 6.)

RidgeMaster

Plus

and

HipMaster

each have an Overlap and an Underlap end that interlock when laid end to

end in the proper orientation. This unites the 4 foot sections into a single, structurally integrated, weathertight system.

Always start installing

RidgeMaster

with Overlap End on outside terminal end of ridge. (See Illustrations E, F and G on page 2 for

identification of Overlap End). IMPORTANT: You should also complete your ridge vent installation with a factory end on the

opposite terminal end of the ridge (see Steps 13 and 14 on page 4 for this technique).

8. Baffles on underside of vents (see Illustration H on page 2.) MUST ALWAYS sit flush on flat part of shingle surface and not

extend into slot area. To prevent weather penetration through gaps and ridges in architectural or dimensional shingles, baffles

must sit flush on

upper flat part

of shingle

not

on raised dimensional part. This may require trimming the shingle and reposi-

tioning it in the

RidgeMaster

baffle area to maintain continuous baffle contact with a flat surface (see Step 12 on page 4).

Failure to sit baffles properly could result in leakage of snow or water.

CAUTION: Before beginning installation read all general guidelines, special notes and installation

steps thoroughly and be sure to check and follow all your local building codes. Failure to do so

may result in improper installation and may void the homeowner’s warranty.

Tools needed: hammer, circular saw, chalk line, utility knife or snips, tape measure, caulking gun & roofing sealant.

New

applications

for metal, slate and

wood shingle roofs

(see page 7)

NOTE: These instructions are designed to meet most typical residential and commercial applications. However, no installation

manual can cover all individual situations. For special situations and applications, please call Mid-America at 1-800-521-8486.

Mid-America

RidgeMaster, RidgeMaster Plus and

HipMaster Installation Instructions

Illustration A

Example of slot cut outs.

Examples of

Terminal Ends

Illustration B

Maintaining a continuous

roofline with

RidgeMaster

and

HipMaster

Slot cut outs (shown in black above) should stop 12" short of

terminal ends and chimneys. Hip slots should be cut intermittently

and begin half way up hip, stopping 12" from ridge if joining up to

a ridge vent and 36" if there is no ridge vent to join up to.

All vents should extend beyond slots, but, for optimal

appearance, extend ridge and hip vents to terminal ends

of roof and join them where they meet. This creates a

continuous roof line and a better looking installation.

Intermittent slots for

hips approx. 24" long

and spaced 12" apart

Mid-America

Building Products

12"

➤

12"

36"

(If not joining

with ridge vent

➤

Summary of content (7 pages)

PAGE 1
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Illustration C Illustration D Truss Roofs (No Ridge Boards) Rafter Framed Roofs with Ridge Pole 1" Air Opening 1 1/4" 1 1/4" Sheathing Sheathing 1/2" Air Opening 1/2" Air Opening Ridge Pole (1 1/2" thick) Cuts should be made to expose a 1/2" air opening between sheathing and each side of ridge pole. Any larger sized opening will not improve ventilation.
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RidgeMaster and RidgeMaster Plus Installation ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. 1 For retrofitting, remove existing cap shingles from roof. (For new construction, start with Step 3a). Always wear protective eye wear. 2 For ridge pole construction, determine a point that will expose a 1/2" air slot on each side of ridge pole. You may want to use a chalk line as a cutting guide. For truss roofs, see Illus. C on page 2. Use a circular saw to cut roof substrate along chalk line.
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➤ Create 1/2" Overlap Factory End Goes on Outside IMPORTANT: With laminated or architectural type shingles, the baffles on the underside of the vent MUST sit flush on flat part of shingles as shown and not on dimensional ridges and gaps part of shingle. 13 To end your ridge vent installation follow this procedure.If last piece of RidgeMaster needs to be cut because it is too long, measure length to be cut, add 1/2" to measurement and cut off squarely with knife.
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HipMaster Installation CAUTION: Before beginning installation, read all instructions and Special Notes sections thoroughly and be sure to check and follow all local codes. Failure to do so may result in improper installation and may void the homeowner’s warranty. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. Make sure you use only HipMaster on hips of roofs. RidgeMaster ridge vent is not designed for hip areas. 2. For best results use Starter Pieces (sold separately) to blend HipMaster into roof at bottom of hip.
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Lay HipMaster in position making sure there is good contact with roofing sealant. Ensure that all low points in shingles are filled with sealant. Failure to properly seal could lead to water intrusion. 13 14 11 12 9 10 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 11 Always start with an Overlap end at bottom. Join vents together by interlocking the ends. REMEMBER: ALL arrows on all vents must point UP towards TOP of roof.
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Special Applications of and For Residential, Commercial, New Construction or Reroofing ® ® The following diagrams are intended as a general overview only. More extensive installation instructions are available for these applications and others from Mid-America. Call Mid-America at 1-800-521-8486 for more information.