Instructions / Assembly

ManualsBrandsGAF ManualsBuilding materialsSeal-A-Ridge Golden Harvest Hip and Ridge Cap Roofing Shingles (25 linear ft. per Bundle)

Use only zinc-coated steel or aluminum, 10 - 12 gauge, barbed, deformed,

or smooth shank rooﬁng nails with heads

" (10 mm) to

" (11 mm)

in diameter. Nails should be long enough to penetrate at least

" (19 mm)

into wood decks or just through plywood decks. Nails must be driven ﬂush

with the surface of the shingle. Overdriving will damage the shingle. Raised

nails will interfere with the wind resistance of the shingles and can back out.

STEP 1

At perforations, separate each piece of Seal-A-Ridge

Ridge Cap Shingle

into three individual ridge cap shingle pieces, each 12" x 12" (305 mm x

305 mm) (see Figure 1).

Installation Instructions

SEAL-A-RIDGE

RIDGE CAP SHINGLES

SEAL-A-RIDGE

RIDGE CAP SHINGLES

STEP 2

Create a starter shingle by cutting off the 6-

" (169 mm) exposed portion

of a ridge cap shingle.

STEP 3

Beginning at the bottom of the hip or from the end of the ridge opposite

the direction of the prevailing wind, install the starter shingle using 2 nails

placed 1" (25.4 mm) back from the cut end and

" (12.7 mm) up from

each edge.

STEP 4

Apply individual ridge cap shingle pieces with a 6 -

" (169 mm) exposure,

completely covering the starter shingle with the ﬁrst full ridge cap shingle.

Apply ridge cap using 2 nails per piece 6

" (175 mm) back from the

exposed end and

" (12.7 mm) up from the edge (see Figure 2 for nail

location). Do not place nails in the sealant.

For Cold Weather Application

• In cold weather, warm Seal-A-Ridge

Ridge Cap Shingles before bending.

• When self-sealing may be delayed due to cold weather, apply quarter-

sized dabs of asphalt plastic cement (must conform to ASTM D4586

Type I or Type II) between ridge cap pieces and press ﬁrmly to ensure

good contact between pieces.

For Maximum Wind Speed Coverage Under Ltd. Warranty

• This product MUST be installed in strict accordance with these installa-

tion instructions in order to qualify for the maximum wind speed coverage

under the limited warranty.

Store on ﬂat surface, in a covered, ventilated area — maximum

temperature 110°F (43°C). Do not store near steam pipes, radiators,

etc., or in sunlight.

Exposure

Perforated

(169 mm)

36"

(914 mm)

½" (12.7 mm)

12"

(305 mm)

12"

(305 mm)

Fig.

Nail

1/2"

(12.7 mm)

6 7/8"

(175 mm)

(169 mm)

Fig.

Note: Excessive application of asphalt plastic cement can cause blistering of

ridge cap shingle.

Summary of content (3 pages)

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SEAL-A-RIDGE ® RIDGE CAP SHINGLES Installation Instructions Fig. 1 Use only zinc-coated steel or aluminum, 10 - 12 gauge, barbed, deformed, or smooth shank rooﬁng nails with heads 3/8" (10 mm) to 7/16" (11 mm) in diameter. Nails should be long enough to penetrate at least 3/4" (19 mm) into wood decks or just through plywood decks. Nails must be driven ﬂush with the surface of the shingle. Overdriving will damage the shingle.
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SEAL-A-RIDGE ® TEJAS DE CUMBRERA PROTECTORA Instrucciones de instalación Use solamente clavos para techos de acero recubiertos con zinc o aluminio, calibre 10-12, arponados, deformados o de vástago liso con cabezas de ³/8" (10 mm) a 7/16" (11 mm) de diámetro. Los clavos deben tener la longitud suficiente para penetrar las cubiertas de madera o solo atravesar las cubiertas de madera contrachapada al menos ³/4" (19 mm). Los clavos deben quedar al ras de la superficie de la teja.
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SEAL-A-RIDGE MD BARDEAUX DE FAÎTAGE Instructions d'installation Utilisez uniquement des clous de toiture en acier galvanisé ou en aluminium, de calibre 10-12, à tige annelée, déformée ou lisse, dont la tête a un diamètre de 10 mm à 11 mm (de ³/8 po à 7/16 po). Les clous devraient être assez longs pour pénétrer d'au moins 19 mm (³/4 po) dans les platelages de bois ou pour passer juste à travers les platelages en contreplaqué. Les clous doivent être enfoncés de niveau avec la surface du bardeau.