The roof cricket is normally the same pitch as the rest of the roof but not always.
How to build a metal roof cricket.
The lead counter flashing on the chimney will be installed next.
Reinstall the roof panel under the cricket snapping its seams back in place.
Cricket length points a to b generally the longer of the 2 cross sections.
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.
The roof shingles and step flashing are then replaced.
A well flashed joint with a cricket from riverside is key in avoiding any problems.
Roof surface slope the slope that is in the structural deck the slope created by tapered insulation or a combination of the two.
Cricket width points c to d generally the shorter of the 2 cross sections.
Roof crickets are found on the high side of a chimney or when one roof meets another.
In this example a pitch of 12 12 and 1 1 2 x 5 1 2 rafters are specified.
This cricket s components are four pieces made from 2 4 and 3 4 plywood.
Cricket panel slope the slope of the cricket panel.
Building a cricket on an existing chimney.
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.
A roof cricket is a ridge structure designed to divert water on a roof.
Do not check build roof planes.
Riverside custom fabricates all crickets sold.
Both pieces are screwed tot he roof.
Roof crickets can be covered with metal flashing or with the same material as the rest of the roof.
Caulk the joints where the cricket meets the panel and the chimney as well as the screw heads.
The junction between a roof and a chimney or skylight is one of the most prone to leak in a roof.
