In a perfect world a standing seam metal roof would have zero penetrations from the roof eve to the roof ridge.
Images of a roof cricket for a metal roof.
Riverside custom fabricates all crickets sold.
Roof pitch the metal roofing panels shown in this manual require a mini mum slope of 2 per foot to ensure proper drainage.
On the roof panel of the wall specification dialog check the box beside roof cuts wall at bottom and click ok.
Roof surface slope the slope that is in the structural deck the slope created by tapered insulation or a combination of the two.
Add counterflashing on top of that another 90 degree metal strip secured to the masonry and extending down over the top of the base flashing.
Cricket width points c to d generally the shorter of the 2 cross sections.
The junction between a roof and a chimney or skylight is one of the most prone to leak in a roof.
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With the wall still selected use its edit handles to move it the desired distance from the eaves of the roof cricket.
Cricket length points a to b generally the longer of the 2 cross sections.
Cricket panel slope the slope of the cricket panel.
When the chimney is at the bottom of a roof slope or has roof sloping into it i always install a cricket.
Jun 15 2017 explore anibal carbonell s board roof cricket on pinterest.
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Refer to the rain carrying table in this booklet for the maximum allowable panel length per slope that will provide adequate drainage.
How to properly install a metal cricket on a standing seam roof.
3 4 plywood that extends to the edge of the chimney is installed secured to the horizontal 2 4 ridge and along the roofs edge with screws.
Both pieces are screwed tot he roof.
Put more flashing up the angled sides along the chimney.
Side view showing how water used to run down this roof and hit the chimney pooling and eventually making its way into the house.
On metal roofs square ducts skylights large round pipes expansion joints parapet walls flashing dissimilar roofing materials and profiles all pose.
Crickets are the whimsical term for little mini roofs that prevent ice and water buildups on the uphill side of a chimney.
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For longer slopes and lower roof pitches contact fabral for other suitable profiles.
Roof crickets prevent roof leaks chimneys are notorious for leaking and the culprit is almost always the sheet metal flashing.
Below are some pictures of a roof cricket i installed.
A well flashed joint with a cricket from riverside is key in avoiding any problems.
