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Ridge Caps and Hip Caps: The Overlooked Vulnerability in Sloped Roof Defense

• September 14, 2026
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When planning a sloped architectural shingle roof, discussions naturally revolve around the expansive field shingles: selecting the color blend, verifying ASTM certifications, and laying down high-density underlayment membranes. Yet, forensic post-cyclone surveys consistently show that roof failures rarely start in the middle of a broad, flat slope. Instead, storm damage almost always begins at the …