Roofing 101, Part 6: The Importance of Ridge Cap Shingles
So far in our series, we’ve tackled five of the seven layers of a well-constructed roofing system, to give you a clear idea of what to look for when you talk with roofing contractors about roof replacement. The reason having an understanding of all seven layers is so important is because not all roofing contractors employ all seven of them — and this is something you need to be aware of. Thus far in the series, we’ve covered: Part 1: The Importance of Leak Barriers Part 2: Roof Deck Protection Part 3: Starter Strip Shingles Part 4: Choosing the Right Rooftop Accessories for Improved Performance Part 5: The Importance of Healthy Attic Ventilation Next up in the series is ridge cap shingles, the “finishing touch” that helps defend against leaks at the hips and ridges. Before we dive further into ridge cap shingles, we’d like to mention that at Legacy Exteriors our roofing system brand of choice is GAF, who is the number one asphalt roofing company in America. Their products look stunning, and are
