At a glance: Completed 2026-10-08: ridge vent & ridge cap replacement on Cuivre River Drive, Troy, MO 63379. Office: St. Louis, 314-429-6000.
The call on Cuivre River Drive
The two main ridges on the home on Cuivre River Drive were the problem area. The cap shingles and the vent under them had both reached the point where spot fixes were not worth it, so the scope covered the full length of both ridges.
Replacing the vent and caps together means the opening at the peak gets checked, the airflow is restored, and the ridge line looks uniform again.
What we found in Troy 63379
Ridge cap and ridge vent on the top two main ridges needed full replacement: 83 linear feet of cap and 79 linear feet of vent.
What the work order shows
- Removed 83 linear feet of ridge cap and 79 linear feet of ridge vent from the two main ridges.
- Installed 79 linear feet of new Lomanco Omni Roll ridge vent.
- Installed 83 linear feet of new IKO Dynasty hip and ridge cap in Sentinel Slate.
- Cleaned up and hauled away debris.
Two full ridges, measured to the foot
This job was measured precisely: 83 linear feet of ridge cap and 79 linear feet of ridge vent on the two main ridges. The cap length is longer because caps continue past where the vent slot stops near the ends of each ridge.
The old cap and vent came off together, which let the crew look at the open slot along the peak and confirm the decking edges were sound before new vent went down.
Omni Roll vent and Sentinel Slate caps
Lomanco Omni Roll is a rolled ridge vent that follows the ridge line and lets hot, moist attic air escape continuously along the peak. On top went IKO Dynasty hip and ridge caps in Sentinel Slate to match the field shingles.
Ridges in open, newer subdivisions near the Cuivre River take direct wind, which is why caps here often fail before the rest of the roof. New vent and caps restore both the airflow and a clean roofline.
Roofer near me in Troy, MO 63379
Lincoln County homeowners searching roofer near me in Troy, Moscow Mills, Winfield or Hawk Point can call our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000. We work up and down the US-61 corridor.
A free inspection includes the ridge, the vents and the shingles, with photos so you can see what we see.
What a failing ridge looks like from the ground
Ridge problems are some of the easiest to spot from the yard. Look along the peak of your roof for caps that are missing, cracked, lifted or a different color from the rest. A ridge line that dips or waves can mean the vent underneath is crushed. After a windstorm, cap pieces in the yard are a sure sign.
Inside, a hot or humid attic can point to a vent that is no longer exhausting air, even if the caps look fine.
Why measure in linear feet
Ridge work is priced and ordered by the foot, so the work order lists exact lengths. Knowing it was 83 feet of cap and 79 feet of vent meant the crew brought the right amount of material, the homeowner knew exactly what they were paying for, and there was no guesswork on the roof.
Newer homes in Lincoln County
Many homes in Troy's newer neighborhoods have long, simple rooflines with continuous ridge vent. Those ridges are fully exposed to the wind coming across open ground. If your home is ten or more years old and you have not had the ridge looked at, it is worth a check.
How ridge vent and soffit vents work as a pair
Continuous ridge vent works best with continuous intake at the soffits. Air enters along the eaves, rises under the roof deck and leaves evenly along the peak. When ridge vent is crushed or clogged, the whole system slows down, and the attic holds heat and moisture.
Restoring the vent along both main ridges on Cuivre River Drive brought that airflow back across the full length of the house.
Matching IKO Dynasty Sentinel Slate
Hip and ridge caps should be made for the same shingle line and color as the roof. IKO makes Dynasty hip and ridge caps in matching colors, so the new Sentinel Slate caps blend with the existing field shingles. From the street, the ridge now looks uniform from end to end.
A clean, measured job
Removing old cap and vent creates a lot of debris along the peak and down the slopes. The crew cleaned up and hauled it away so the homeowner was left with a finished ridge and a clean yard.
What the homeowner gets
After the job on Cuivre River Drive, the homeowner has two fully restored ridges with new vent and new caps from end to end. The attic can exhaust heat and moisture again, the peak no longer has cracked or lifted caps exposing the vent slot, and the ridge line looks the same color as the rest of the roof. For a home in Troy, that kind of targeted repair can keep the roof working well for years without the cost of a replacement.
Roofer near me in 63379 for ridge work
Troy homeowners searching roofer near me for ridge vent or cap repair can expect a measured quote like this one, priced by the linear foot, with matching caps and a clean yard at the end.
Roof repair in Troy, MO 63379
Troy is the county seat of Lincoln County, north of Wentzville along US-61, and newer subdivisions near the Cuivre River have long, exposed ridgelines that take a beating from wind. Our St. Louis office covers Troy, Moscow Mills and Lincoln County.
If you live on or near Cuivre River Drive and are seeing the same kind of problem, call our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000 or our 24/7 line at 1-800-564-6232 for a free inspection. We tell you whether a repair will do the job before anyone talks about replacement.
Questions homeowners ask about this repair
What is Omni Roll ridge vent?
It is a rolled ridge vent that sits over the slot at the peak and lets attic air escape, covered by cap shingles.
Why replace vent and cap together?
Old vent under new caps can still be crushed or clogged. Doing both restores airflow and the look of the ridge.
Do you match IKO Dynasty colors?
Yes. This roof was IKO Dynasty in Sentinel Slate and the caps match.
Do you work in Troy and Lincoln County?
Yes. Call 314-429-6000.
Can ridge vent be replaced without new shingles?
Yes. Ridge vent and caps can be replaced on their own when the field shingles are still in good shape, as on this Troy job.
How do I know my ridge vent is failing?
Cracked or missing caps, a wavy ridge line, or a hot, damp attic are common signs.