Tips for preventing water leaks into the roof ridge

Tips for preventing water leaks into the roof ridge

It is possible that the water will enter into the building through roof ridge during wind-driven rain although flashings are already installed at roof ridge.

It is possible that the water will enter into the building through roof ridge during wind-driven rain although flashings are already installed at roof ridge there is still a chance to water leakage through the gap at the ridge flashing.

However, this problem can be fixed by following tips:

  1. Turn-up the sheet by using tool called Turn up tools, do it before or after fixing the roof but must do before installing flashing. 
  2. Use the Steel End closer to close the gap between roof sheet and ridge flashing, it can be used with our KS roofing profiles. 

In case roof sheet has a wider pan (or valley) such as KS TripleSeam 65, KS KlipSeam60, the additional accessories must be added which is “C-clip support” and “Ridge plate connector”, no need to pass through the roof sheet.

C-clip support before install ridge flashing at the roof ridge

Install Ridge plate

Install Steel End closer and ridge flashing at the roof ridge

Conclusion

Roofing accessories” is important for the roofing because it helps to fix and strengthen roof sheet and purlins together with prevent the water leakage and creates the beauty for the building as well.

By KS Group

STP Engineering & Supply Ltd.