Covering Ridgecap After Shingles Were Blown Off
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April 4, 2023 at 12:19 p.m.
alextolle
Shelia from Kentucky is asking the following:
Do I need to cover the ridgecap if my shingles have blown off? Will it leak into the roof if it rains?
April 4, 2023 at 12:19 p.m.
alextolle
Below is what our roofing expert John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group had to say in response to your question:
Hi Shelia,
From your photo, the ridge vent type installed on your home needs cap shingles installed over the vent. Without these shingles, the ridge vent product is not waterproof and will most likely leak during a rainstorm.
From your photo, the ridge vent type installed on your home needs cap shingles installed over the vent. Without these shingles, the ridge vent product is not waterproof and will most likely leak during a rainstorm.
April 6, 2023 at 10:45 a.m.
alextolle
John from Go Roof Tune Up says:
The Photo depicts the vented ridge. The Trim Shingles have blown off.
It will be necessary to replace the missing Ridge Cap Shingles. It will leak if it rains. The length of the nails should be sufficient to reach the sheathing.
This appears to be “short” nailed. Proper nailing should eliminate future problems.
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