SmartRidge I Directions
Before you start, decide which side the lift edge will be installed. To help with your decision, the vent maximizes air flow dynamics and principles by placing the lift edge on the leeward side of the ridge (downwind side). The vent works well with the lift edge placed in either direction but it works ’best’ with the lift edge towards the downwind side.
Note SmartRidge vents are designed to be installed on 4/12 and up roof pitches. Low slope (below 4/12) roofs require additional work to prepare the roof for proper installation. Contact DCI Products for low slope roof installation techniques and special job specific instructions at 1-800-622-4455.
STEP Prepare Roof Decking
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least 12” in from the gable ends or other obstacles). A total maximum width of 3.5” is |
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required with or without a ridge beam. If wider ridge beams exist please call DCI with |
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specific details first. This is most easily done by cutting the last piece of roof decking 1.75” |
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After roof shingles are installed, begin at one end of the roof. In the SmartRidge I box are pieces of fabric (approx. 10 ½” square) and four end caps that will be used to seal the gable ends. Install end caps as you start or stop a ridge run (or wrap the fabric around the end of a piece) of SmartRidge I (your choice but the fabric is included if you need more than four end caps).
Position the SmartRidge I three foot piece over the ridge so that it is nearly centered over the ridge opening. Butt the SmartRidge I against the end cap (or if using the fabric pieces to seal the end, wrap the fabric tightly around the end of the SmartRidge I piece ). Fold SmartRidge I over the ridge and secure to the roof decking/shingles using 1 ½” roofing nails minimum (ensure nail goes through the roof decking). Ensure both long edges of SmartRidge I are tightly nailed to the roof/shingles with no gaps between the vent and the roof. Use additional nails if necessary.
A nailing area on SmartRidge I is approximately 1.5" in from the edges of the product on either side with minimum six nails per side equally spaced starting at the end and stopping at the opposite end 1.5” in from each end. This is where you should nail when attaching SmartRidge I to the roof decking using 1 ½” – 2” roofing nails. Ensure nails penetrate all the way through the roof decking. (SIX NAILS PER SIDE EVENLY SPACED). Ensure both long edges are nailed tight against the roof with no gaps.
STEP Attach Remaining SmartRidge I Pieces
Attaching the next pieces of SmartRidge I can be done by butting the end of the next piece up tightly against the end of the previously installed piece. Continue butting 3’ pieces of SmartRidge I until you reach the end of the roof. Cut the final piece to fit flush with gable end cap and/or repeat step 2 to seal the end & install gable end fabric. Ensure both long edges are nailed tight against the roof with no gaps.
STEP Install Cap Shingles
Install cap shingles over SmartRidge I as you normally would. Ensure that about ½” of the shingle cap extends past the lift edge. Note: For aesthetic purposes, you can extend SmartRidge I all the way to the end of the gable roof without leaving it short of the gable end. SmartRidge I is strong enough to stand up to nail guns during shingle installation. Use extra long roof nails (1 ½” to 2” nails) for securing the shingle caps. Shingle Cap Nails should penetrate through vent and roof deck. Other installation techniques are available by calling DCI Products (engineering department).
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A New Tapered End Cap is Available for Hip, Rafters, Chimneys, Valleys, etc. Call DCI for details or visit www.dciproducts.com
What is SmartR idge I ?
SmartRidge is a one sided ridge vent product that is revolutionizing ri ge ventilation. Using its unique patented desig and
installation method, SmartRidge I sin gle sided elimina tes two of the most prevalent and u nsightly problems with ridge vents, Street Side
Lift p lus a leak proof weather barri er!
SmartRidge is an under shingle vent designed for installation along the roof ridge. Because of the one si ded design, unsightly ridge lift is eliminated from the street side of the house. This res ults in perfectly clean roof lines instea d of the sloppy shingle lift most ridge vents leave behind. Use it on low slope dor mer roofs with steep slope front roofs using a rubber o r rolled roofing applied over the vent to seal.
But d on’t be fooled by its appearance. SmartRidge’s low profile lift (only ¾”) on the back side of the house is barely noticeable from ground level. If you think a one-side d ridge vent will only provide half th e ventilation ca pacity of two-sided ridge vents, think again! SmartRidge provides equal or more venting capacity than its comp etition. And, be cause there is le ss material in SmartRidge single lift, it costs less than other ridg e vents. If you prefer the stand ard double lift, S martRidge has your answer too!
How Do es SmartRidge I Work ?
Using normal so ffit vents or DC ’s revolutionary SmartVent syste m, cooler air enters the attic at t he soffit level and is drawn up and out of the SmartR idge I ridge vent. SmartRidge’s single side venting creates excellent “negative air pressure” caus ing hot attic air to be literally pulled o ut of the house. Easy to cut with a razor knife and easy to handle makes SmartRidg e the right choi e for you.
The SmartRidge Advantag e
As a roofing contra ctor, you want to use the right p roducts to satisfy your custo mers. And Sm artRidge delivers! Your
customers will love th e look and you will love the price. SmartRidge one s ided design costs less than com petitive produc ts which gives you ore profit poten tial.
But w e don’t stop there! SmartRidge is sold in 3’ lengths for easy installation and handling and it can st and up to powered nail guns.
Getti ng the best ventilation performa nce from a ridge vent requires equa ventilation at th e soffit. To ma ximize your offe ing to your customer, combine SmartRidge with DCI’s SmartVe t soffit venting system. This patente d, under shingl e vent installed along the soffit edge of the roof provides guaranteed air flow to max mize
SmartRidge’s effectiv eness. Togeth er they will provide your customer year after year of efficient, effective attic co oling and ventilation.
SmartRidge Back ed by DCI
Sm artRidge is a tough, industrial grade plastic pro duct that is so strong, DCI warr nts SmartRidge for the life of yo ur shingles.
Plus, we stand behind our products ith superior cus tomer service, installation instructio s, product information, distribution and
marketing to make S martRidge the preferred choice of builders, roofin g contractors a nd homeowners.
Getti ng started with S martRidge is e sy. Call us toll-free at:
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