With new laminated hip and ridge cap shingles, finishing a roof installation with a ridge cap is a much simpler process than with the old three-tab shingles. In summary, to install the ridge cap shingles, you simply separate them where they are perforated, “bend” them over the peak, and nail them down.

Which way should ridge cap shingles be laid?

Ridge Cap Direction

Sheds with a ridge that orients north to south in an area that experiences the strongest winds from the south, should have ridge shingles starting at the north end. The tar strip would be at the north end and the nails at the south end for stronger adhesion against the wind.

How much do you overlap ridge cap shingles?

Overlap the next ridge cap shingle 5 inches from the end of the first one. This will effectively cover up the original nail that was put in place. Repeat the nailing pattern of 5 1/2 inches from the end and 1 inch up from the bottom.