How To Build A Metal Roof Cricket

Cricket panel slope the slope of the cricket panel.

How to build a metal roof cricket. Select build roof build roof from the menu and in the build roof dialog specify the pitch framing and any other attributes that you will need for the cricket. This cricket s components are four pieces made from 2 4 and 3 4 plywood. Roof surface slope the slope that is in the structural deck the slope created by tapered insulation or a combination of the two. Cricket length points a to b generally the longer of the 2 cross sections.

Do not check build roof planes. Both pieces are screwed tot he roof. The junction between a roof and a chimney or skylight is one of the most prone to leak in a roof. A roof cricket is a ridge structure designed to divert water on a roof.

The roof shingles and step flashing are then replaced. Building a cricket on an existing chimney. The horizontal ridge board is installed level and matches the roof angle on one end and sits on a vertical support at the chimney. Riverside custom fabricates all crickets sold.

Caulk the joints where the cricket meets the panel and the chimney as well as the screw heads. The roof cricket is normally the same pitch as the rest of the roof but not always. In this example a pitch of 12 12 and 1 1 2 x 5 1 2 rafters are specified. Things needed ruler tape measure 2 foot level hammer nail pry bar utility knife chalk line 2 inch by 4 inch board circular saw safety goggles drill 3 inch decking screws 1 2 inch oriented strand board or plywood galvanized nails ice and water shield step flashing galvanized roofing nails shingles.

Roof crickets can be covered with metal flashing or with the same material as the rest of the roof. Roof crickets are found on the high side of a chimney or when one roof meets another. This way you can get the precise fit fr your chimney or skylight every time. Cricket width points c to d generally the shorter of the 2 cross sections.

The lead counter flashing on the chimney will be installed next.