Rizeridge® Hip and Ridge Shingles

Complete shingle application on roof deck before applying Hip & Ridge Shingles. Hip Shingles must be applied before Ridge Shingles.

Note: If a new roof is being applied over an existing roof, remove the old Hip & Ridge Shingles to obtain a level application. Each shingle is perforated for separation into 3 Hip & Ridge Shingles.

Precautionary Note

The manufacturer will not be responsible for problems resulting from any deviation from the application instructions and the following precautions:

• Roof Top Loading: Lay shingle bundles flat. Do not bend over the ridge.
• Roof Deck: Minimum 6 inch roof deck boards, minimum 3/8 inch plywood, minimum 7/16 inch OSB, sheathing spaced minimum 1/8 inch and maximum 1/4 inch. Regardless of deck type used, the roofing installer must:

1. Install the deck material in strict compliance with the deck manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Prevent the wood deck from getting wet before, during and after installation.

• Ventilation: Must comply with local building codes.
• Handling: Use extra care in handling shingles when the temperature is below 40°F. DO NOT drop bundles. Shingles can be broken easily in cold weather or their edges damaged in hot weather. DO NOT attempt to separate shingles by “breaking” them over another object such as a ridge.
• Storage: Store in a covered, ventilated area at a maximum temperature of 110°F. Bundles should be stacked flat. Do not store near steam pipes, radiators, etc. Stack in a flat fashion (maximum of 24 bundles high).
• Fastener Requirement: Use galvanized steel, stainless steel or aluminum nails minimum 12 gauge shank with 3/8 inch diameter head. Owens Corning Roofing recommends that fasteners comply with ASTM F1667. Must comply with local building codes. All Fasteners must penetrate at least 3/4 inch into the wood deck or completely through the deck by a minimum of 1/4 inch.

Notice: Owens Corning Roofing requires the use of nails as the method of attaching shingles to wood decking.

Precautionary Note: Do not apply fasteners in the sealant strip.

1. Apply ridges after hips have been applied, beginning on end of ridge opposite prevailing wind direction.
2. Start course by folding the upper portion of the individual Hip & Ridge Shingle. See Fig. 1. Once folded, cut the 6 inch exposed region off from the folded stack. Use this folded stack section as the starter for the first Hip & Ridge Shingle. See Fig. 2.
3. Apply shingles with 6 inch exposure.
4. Fasten each shingle with 2 fasteners on each side, 1 inch and 2 inches from edge and 7 inches from the exposed end. See Fig. 3.
   
   High Wind Application:
   Install 4 nails placed 1 and 2 inches in from each side edge and 7 inches from the exposed edge. Hand sealing must be used to maintain the 130 mph wind warranty. Apply a 1/4 inch wide by 2 inch long bead of elastomeric sealant that meets ASTM C920 approximately 1 1/2 inches in from each side edge. See Fig. 3A.
5. Apply remaining Hip & Ridge Shingles in the same manner with a 6 inch exposure. See Fig. 4.
6. When finishing the ridge, do not leave folded stack section of the last Hip & Ridge Shingle exposed. Use the 6 inch exposed portion of a Hip & Ridge Shingle, cutting a piece of the appropriate length to extend over the stacked portion of the shingle to the end of the ridge.
7. Fasten final piece with 4 nails, each 1 inch and 2 inches in from each side edge and 1 inch in from the end of the ridge. Cover exposed fasteners with asphalt roof cement. Asphalt Roof Cement where required must meet ASTM D4586 Type I or Type II (Asbestos Free). Note: Please be aware that excessive amounts of asphalt roof cement could blister the shingle.