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#1

Originally Posted By: jpope
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I worked on and installed many roof systems in my younger years. I’ve never seen these things before.


Can any one tell me their purpose?

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#2

Originally Posted By: gbeaumont
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Hi to all,


Jeff, I am assuming that they are not ridge vents so my guess is that they are cosmetic, and designed to give texture to the ridge in line with the look of the architectural shingles.

But then again what do I know ![icon_sad.gif](upload://nMBtKsE7kuDHGvTX96IWpBt1rTb.gif)

Regards

Gerry

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#3

Originally Posted By: ssmith3
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I have to agree w/ Gerry. They are there strictly for the looks. I have seen several houses with them.

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#4

Originally Posted By: gbeaumont
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Hi Jeff,


This maybe what you are looking for

http://www.certainteed.com/CertainTeed/Pro/Design+Professional/Roofing/Prodindex/Shingles/HipRidgeAccs/RPGhipandridgeaccess.htm

If this is it it is decorative only, and only available on the left coast.

Regards

Gerry

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#5

Originally Posted By: tdove
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It is decoritive only icon_smile.gif

#6

Originally Posted By: pdacey
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I’m going to go out on a limb here and suggest that they may be purely decorative. icon_lol.gif

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#7

Originally Posted By: jwortham
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Patrick,


That is a bold stance! Sure you want to stick your neck out there like that? ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif)

#8

Originally Posted By: pdacey
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Jeffrey,


I hate going against the grain like that, but sometimes it just has to be done. ![nachi_sarcasm.gif](upload://6HQh6KbNiD73gqTNQInjrR2zeJw.gif)

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#9

Originally Posted By: jwortham
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Patrick,


I was in your area a couple of weeks ago at my moms. She lives in Ingram.

Is it standard out there to have the water shutoff valve and meter in a hole out in the yard?

I wandered around that #$#% house for 45 minutes looking for it until I stumbled over that pit!

#10

Originally Posted By: ssmith3
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Jeff, out here in CA the meter is in the ground at the curb with a shut off there and also a shut-off where the pipe enters the house.

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#11

Originally Posted By: pdacey
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Jeffrey,


Next time you're out this way give me a shout. We can meet for some beverages. Ingram is not that far away (by TX standards).

Yes, if the home is on city water supply, the meter and shut off are usually in a shallow pit in the front yard. Most people do not trim their grass around the access hole and it makes for a difficult time to locate it. I could not find the meter at a house earlier this week. After 15 minutes of wandering the yard I gave up.

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#12

Originally Posted By: jwortham
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Here in the frozen north, the meter and the shutoff are in the house.


There's a cutoff out at the street, but you need the fancy water dept. key to shut it off.

Patrick,

My sister lives in San Antonio so I will be sure to ring you up next time I am in town. I'll even let you buy! ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif)

#13

Originally Posted By: jpope
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Thanks for the replies guys and thanks for the drift Jeff icon_wink.gif .


I assumed that these things were basically made to pronounce the ridge line shingle rather than having it just draped over the ridge. The shingles were adhered to these plastic pieces and then nailed.



I hate to see exposed fasteners

I believe that the newer designs in ridge shingles have eliminated the need for this type of extra support and allow for nailing beneath the fold of the shingle.

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Jeff Pope
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#14

Originally Posted By: jwortham
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I love a good drift now and then! icon_smile.gif


My apologies Jeff!