How To Install Roofing Ridge Cap (The Right Way!!)

In today’s video I give detailed instructions on how to install ridge capping on a roof.
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[@rplotner0]

I watched a master carpenter cover the last end cap nails with tar, then rubbed two colored pieces of a shingle together to get a small pile of colored particles, then sprinkled them over the tar-covered nails and pressed them in.... totally blends in with the cap -- you never see the nails. I thought that was soooo cool! :)

[@godworden2768]

Just use the self tapping rubber washer screws.

[@myrnagonzalez9069]

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[@drew5334]

Thanks for posting this, I just used this trick on a roof I did for a client, and it turned out great!

[@sjoshuageers7648]

Nice tip!

[@jamesMwebber]

The only problem with this(not saying it's bad) is over time you have points where water can eventually seep in. If u were to dip or cover the nails in caulk or sealant then do the tar and color match then most definitely a good idea but I'd say it be a bit time consuming. We know everyone is in a hurry to get the roof done

[@justinmurphy9446]

2 years later and still providing an amazing how-to for beginners like myself. Very much appreciated, thank you!

[@grammashar9478]

We had to shingle our old barn and didn’t know what to do with the ridge cap that Home Depot sold us. I looked and found your video, you are amazing! Short and to the point. We figured out how to cut the shingles and they went on like a gem. Thanks for sharing your know how - I don’t think my husband and I would have been able to figure it out. My husband is 70 so he was pretty proud of his roof! Thanks again. ♥️👍🏻♥️🔨🔨 Shar from Gillette, Wyoming.

[@sleeperno1215]

Dude, I’ve i stalled roofs all my life in my personal homes. Your series of videos taught me things I didn’t even think of all those years!!!! Great job.

[@captaingenius-o1c]

for instance?

[@brokenlocust7923]

Very well done. Straight and to the point. Taught me what I needed to know without dragging on . 👍👍👍

[@Ty-tie_FTW]

Dude thank you for explaining how you overlap the ridge with the roof shingles instead of cutting them off! I have been on google and youtube for an hour trying to see if i am supposed to cut off the top of my shingles or just lap it over to the other side and now i finally have my answer! With your help, my shed roof is looking pretty damn good and im confident it will hold.. i used to do siding and windows but never really did any roofing so your videos really helped!

[@erickelsh1327]

You Rock! I’m putting shingles on a shed this week. I’ve watch two of your videos and picked up a couple of your tips that I wouldn’t have done on my own. Thanks! KZbin Rocks DIY.

[@vicsilva3492]

For the first time I actually did not fall asleep watching a video👍 Right to the point and a great video.

[@shoebh.3389]

A very clear explanation along with solid justification for each step. Thank you. This is a great video along with your drip edge video!

[@Jeffrey8792]

Thanks! As an average homeowner with no skills, talent, or experience, seeing how you said to orient the caps so the prevailing winds don’t blow them up is really helpful. Pretty cool that you got TWO tar lines at the end. I’m sure you really are much better than average!

[@Average_Roofer]

I know a thing or two as I have been in the trade for nearly ten years now. I would just like to pass on some knowledge now.

[@satnamo]

What can a poor man give away ? 1. Wisdom 2. Compassion

[@gmd1417]

@@Average_Roofer I enjoyed your video, thanks for posting. I have a question: How would I know what the prevailing wind is where I live? Thanks!

[@snowsurfr]

@@gmd1417 Since storms rotate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere, if you’re in the US, the wet part of a storm will usually come from the SW blowing toward the NE. However if you have monsoon weather (thunderstorms and flash floods) during the summer, that will be something to consider. Also if you’re on a hill or mountain that could have some local effects. I suppose what it all comes down to is which rain storms have the most wind in your area; winter or summer.

[@Brewsy92]

Man, did a shed in the last couple months - ive done shingling before a few times but its been awhile, followed every video youve made, no other sources i found were as clear, simple, and easy to follow - thanks for all your help brother!

[@georgefairs4369]

Great series of videos! All the required detail without any wasted time. THANK YOU so very much for sharing your knowledge

[@xj31]

Dude, thanks so much for doing these videos. I just put a roof on a shed and followed your tips so I know it was done right.

[@57FR4422]

Wow. You make it look so simple. First time putting shingles on my shed but your video is very clear and smart! Thanks

[@ChiefVPK]

Dylan, Thanks so much for taking the time to do the video. Short, simple and concise... perfect for my shed extension and my brain :-)) Thanks again !

[@rickanthony8259]

Doing my 1700 foot hangar next week, this and your other videos were very helpful, thanks and wish me luck!!!

[@ThePowerWithinOnline]

Excellent tips about the prevailing wind direction and having a tar strip at both ends. Very helpful! Thank you!

[@javiercorreapr9977]

Excelente! Good confidence building watching your roofing series! The techniques and sequences of steps very clear. My first roof is all based on your video series. Good bless you

[@24revealer]

I clicked on this to see if you were going to talk about the prevailing winds and I was thoroughly impressed you talked about this.

[@Methodical2]

Great tips. I did my ridge the same way many years ago when I built my shed and this confirms I did it like the pros do. I root for the underdogs.

[@nillywilly4]

I loved your videos! Just built myself a gable shed and your videos for the drip edge, starter shingles, shingles and ridge cap were my go to and easily the best and most informative videos I found! Thank you so much!

[@joejunior1974]

I'm reroofing my shed(20'×12') and your videos really helped. Thank you!

[@MrCraw81]

Just good enough to do a good job that will last. The hardest part of your clear instructions was confirming the prevailing wind and comparing with direction of our high wind storms. The other tips were terrific. Going out to finish the cap. Cheers, Seaminus

[@Ocramriv]

Clear and easy explanation for my shed roof shingle project ...lots of them out there internet but you are the best bet !..thanks for taking your time to post

[@bigjim3644]

It's been awhile since I roofed. I really appreciate you doing this video. Helped refresh my brain. Thanks man

[@yeksun]

When I saw the video was 7 min long I thought oh boy .... here we go with some guy whos going to ramble on about nothing for 5 min. I am very happy I was wrong. You got right to the point and made this easy to understand. Lots of great info. And some good tips Thanks! This helped me out tremendously

[@ID10TDriving]

Thank you for this, exactly the explanation I needed to cap my shed roof.

[@ratgasgarage]

Thanks brother your videos really help me feel more comfortable installing my roof on my shed, glad i found your channel

[@truthteller50]

Perfect. No fluff just the details needed. Thanks!

[@d0gmantra1]

Great vid. Exactly what I need before heading up to do a DIY job tomorrow.

[@smokeyjune1]

From start to finish you helped me and my boyfriend reroof our shed. We loved all your videos. Thank you!

[@craigwilkinson4842]

Thanks for showing both ends of the roof. I had a hard time finding someone to show the whole roof cap. Very helpful.

[@seanmccurry6737]

Great video! Quick, informative, and not a lot of filler. Nicely done!

[@barrymccockinner5548]

Thank you man.. ive been roofing a shed on your videos.. youre straight to the point and full of knowledge. Ill be watching these again on my next job!! Lol

[@Average_Roofer]

Richie Williams more to come with all kinds of roofing tools and materials. Thanks for coming

[@alexandermotal5979]

I agree Richie! These videos are gold!

[@eejuice]

Me too. I'm actually sitting on top of my shed right now wondering what to do with the Ridge capping. Very handy to see what the pros do. QUESTION: What kind of hooked knife are you using? I've been using one of the Olfa extendable break-off blade knives, but my shingle slicing isn't nearly as easy as you make it look. Of course, that's probably all know-how on account of you being in the trade, and I'll just have to suck it up. But if the kind of knife being used helps much, please do tell. Thanks. Much appreciated! Oh, almost forgot: is the Lake Street Tavern still a place to go? Back in the 80's, it was a decent place for a pint or three?

[@Average_Roofer]

@@eejuice the snap off blades are flexible and that would be the reason you are struggling. We use primeline or Stanley hook titanium hook blade that fit in most standard knifes. Approx $5 per pack of 5. One blade should lay 1 full roof unless it’s cold then they do tend to break more often

[@alexandermotal5979]

@@eejuice Cutting shingles is WWWWAAAAAYYYYYY easier when the shingles are warm or hot. They become super hard to cut when they are cold.

[@donaldy6able]

Watched several of your videos. Shed roof went perfect. Thank you for posting.

[@RobertJohnson-ns3gz]

Great way to teach. Nothing average about these videos. Best source for roofing instructions.

[@legendaryfrog4880]

This video was great. Short and to the point with practical demonstration. Thank you very much.

[@JohnGlen502]

Wonderful video - super helpful to align shingles so they are not caught in wind. I like to wrap the top of last row of shingles over the cap for protections also looks smoother especially if there is a severe pitch.

[@glenrobinson1202]

I appreciate your videos. They are easy to follow and helped me with my first roofing project.

[@Blitz0203]

Thanks so much for a very good video. I'll be installing a Roof today, and your tips on the roof basis definitely helped me out! Thank you!!! 😊

[@joshuashultis6589]

Finally right what I needed to see had my whole shed done just needed a little help with the ridge and that’s what this video did for me thank u

[@jeanmeslier9491]

I don't wish to disparage other people''s videos. All I'm saying is I would hire this kid in a heartbeat. Older houses here in Texas don't have ridgevents. I have tried to explain how to properly shingle a ridgerow to roofers. There is a difference between doing new construction and repairing old roofs and houses.

[@geomundi8333]

thanks; i'm trying to redo my roof; no money, no xp. these videos help so much. great advice, thankyou

[@bone3594]

Brother, thanks for sharing the knowledge. Knowledge shared is better than wealth. God Bless my man!

[@duaneedrington]

Way to be bro and getting it done. Im using a lot of your videos to refresh the mind doing a roof of my own. Thanks for the insight man.

[@bdubs2437]

Great video, looking forward to learning more tips from you!!!

[@angus47371]

Capping my shed roof myself, thanks to you guys! Liked and subscribed.

[@chrisparmenter9582]

I always love learning something new... used the tar revers for your cap shingle yesterday and love it! Now I don’t have to throw it away! Thanks man!

[@crisc9280]

Thank you for the lesson. Okay now I know how to correctly finish the final part of the job. Great video

[@dougharrison8221]

Thanks for your presentations. I learned a few valuable steps. I m a 30 year carpenter, and only roof on our own house addition projects. These are great for my new apprentice to review so we are on the same page... Cheers !

[@Average_Roofer]

Going to be doing a full series on roofing and siding here in the near future. Learn every step of the process in 5mins or less. Geared to homeowners and business owners train apprentices! Cheers! 🤙🏼

[@mistermiyagi007]

Thank you! Ima nurse roofing a 12x14 cabin....your videos---spot on what I needed to know...thank you!

[@Average_Roofer]

Best of luck!

[@johnsellers9623]

Just curious if you’re a woman nurse, because the name is mister. If you’re a male nurse then I don’t understand why you even brought it up. Not busting balls or anything, but if you’re a female nurse doing a roof job then I’d say very cool. I always admired hard working women who do it and don’t complain. Peace to you either way. Maybe I should not waste my time running my mouth, but once in a while I get caught up reading the comments. ✌️👍🇺🇸. Trump 24. Get our country back on the right track. Can’t even remember a past president who cares about our country and people like he does. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸✌️👍

[@PaineStakingTruth]

Thanks so much. Helps prepare me for my upcoming re-roofing i'm having done.

[@spankymagee]

Great video brother. Covered a bunch of stuff I'd never have thought of. Very thorough!

[@andyb9994]

Great tips on ridge caps, great how you started for the tar strip, I built a new shed so watching some vids on doing roofs, I drive a boom truck for a shingle supplier so I deliver to the roofers everyday so I see bunch of different ways of doing stuff. Love your method on the caps....be safe on those roofs bro🇺🇸..

[@mariomartinez2219]

Thank U Again! I Have Looked n Looked n Google Looking On How to Install The Underlayment Wether Under or Above The Dripper! Found Ur Page! Ur Instruction SPOT ON! U Have Really Help Me n Inspired Me to Do My Own Roof! I'll be Looking At Ur Safety Tips!....Thank U So Much!....MM

[@mattmcguire348]

sweet video! Just saved me some time with these clear easy instructions. Thanks!

[@rickrodz1775]

Thank you. I’m learning and appreciate your videos so much. 🙌🏼

[@davideldridge6599]

Great videos for beginners on how to shingle the right way. Thanks for the videos!

[@mervinlivsey3632]

Awesome Video, great explanation on roofing the top....and great points added.....you Rock!!! Thanks you for the Info.

[@devankey8498]

coming up on the ridge cap of my house, was a lil confused, but after this vid confident to tackle it on my own

[@chrisking8936]

Clear and concise information. I've completed my storage shed. Thanks !!!

[@michaelmazzarella4778]

Oh yeaahhhh

[@ystebadvonschlegel3295]

Excellent video - clear and good mix of basics and some extra tips. Thank you.

[@0lddragracer426]

You're pretty good kid....you sold me. I've saved your video's and I'll use them when the time comes. Thanks.

[@lukemartin7029]

Just found your channel today and watched a few videos. Great job. You're a good teacher and fun to watch. I'm American and this is the most Canadian channel there could be. ;)

[@billbynum2210]

Thanks Dylan, really good content. Answered that one question I had about ridge shingle finishing.

[@NoName-nb9qi]

This is what I'm talking about! Straight to the point and very well explained. Thanks Brother

[@kruzzin5]

Awesome video! I especially like the roof capping direction based on prevailing winds. Brilliant!

[@Average_Roofer]

This is commonly overlooked!

[@joecorrie1]

Great video, glad you did explain what to do at the end to cover the dark side of the shingle

[@6rubios]

Thank you for a great and detailed video. I’m finishing my own shed roof tomorrow!

[@PetrichorXFi]

Thanks for the suggestion of the wind direction. Had no idea that was important :)

[@Average_Roofer]

PetrichorXFi No problem, but it is very important

[@TimothySouth-ki5hq]

Moms got me up there tomorrow. Now I know what to do. Thanks Bud.

[@evecll]

First time ive been on a roof was today. Watched your video and i learned more than the guy who showed me

[@cvillarrealb]

Thank you for sharing man. Great info. Great job 👏🏼

[@brianboock8019]

Dude, thank you for this video ! Because if it I was able to replace the cap on my garage roof !!!!

[@alannolet3109]

This is great. I just did the roof of my shed after having watched a tutorial. I'm about to do the ridge cap and it occurred to me that I was unsure of what to do, as he (This Old House) covered it only summarily. After having watched yours, I'm fully armed and good to go - thanks!

[@darrenwithcoastalva3dlisti759]

Simple enough for a dummy like me, but great extra information and tips for once I become more experienced.

[@brad11344]

Thanks for this! No nonsense. Just good information.

[@Ghostrider1717x]

Great Video! Very easy to follow and a lot of useful tips Appreciate it

[@tylerhack6417]

best video. straight to the point. well explained

[@allegory7638]

Thank you! I haven't roofed in 30 years and couldn't remember how to finish my new shed roof, LOL.

[@TMac473]

Thanks for the vid. Clear and easy to follow.

[@hermiWormi]

Dude, well explained, well spoken. Thank you!

[@Vaughan2323]

Good explanation. I’ve been teaching guys how to roof for 15 years and somehow this is the one thing they can’t get

[@waycool1969]

You made this so clear for Me . Thanks you rock!

[@howardblasingame7961]

Splendid video. A real confidence builder.

[@eols2190]

Brilliant job Dylan. Just what I needed.

[@Floridasilke]

That was sooooo helpful!!! Thank you!!!!

Clear and simple. Thanks!

[@jorgielopez909]

Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you!

[@satnamo]

Indeed I don’t want to be an average roofer. I want to be das best roofer Jesus Christ

[@sameagle554]

Thanks for putting that on video. Just what I needed to know for my current shed roofing project. Eh!

[@juliarich-mccarty3190]

Thank You-I have very limited experience and that made it easy- Matt

[@shawnbrown6259]

Dude you are the best, been watching your videos in the last month or so, your explanations are by far the best I've seen out on KZbin! Shingling up a Chicken Coop following your videos and it looks great thanks to your instruction! Appreciate you putting these out here!

[@patday7067]

Awesome demo. Thank you !

[@user-lv5yd1yt8p]

Great video! Helped me out on my shed!

[@lasurvivor47]

Thank you...this is what I needed to know.

[@jasonwarner2190]

Thank you. well done video. Clear and concise.

[@billnlori3149]

Great video! Clear and explained well. Good work.

[@DiyGuy50]

Nice job! Short and to the point and thorough! Thanks!

[@Average_Roofer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andysanchez3030]

Excellent video! Clear and concise.

[@JamesMawhinney-ih9rq]

Great information.Thank you