Roofing Starter Strip

Perforated down the center for easy separation.

Roofing starter strip.

Historically starter strip shingles have been used not only at the lower eave edge of the roof but experienced professionals also use them at the gable or rake edges of roofs. Owens corning starter strip shingle 105 lin ft black starter roof shingles. At the eave the starters provide a simple way to cover the joints between the finish shingles in the first course ensuring complete water shedding roof coverage. Leading edge plus is the ideal product to use.

Before peeling the shingle starter strip trim about 4 inches off an end of the first starter strip and align the strip to the area you are planning to stick it on. You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. Owens corning starter strip shingle helps save time by eliminating the need to cut shingles to create a starter row. Owens corning starter strip shingle plus 105 lin ft black starter roof shingles.

Starter strips are one of the most overlooked starter strips are one of the most overlooked parts of a quality roofing system. Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof. Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer. Continuing with the starter shingles.

Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips. Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install. After the first shingle has been placed on the roof set the second starter shingle next to it. Starter strip is provided in single rolls 7 wide nominal x 33 4 long seal down strip prevents wind uplift no need to cut tabs or invert shingles surface must be clean dry and smooth.

No special adhesives heat or equipment are necessary to install starter strip. Using four roofing nails or up to six in high wind areas secure the starter shingle to the surface of the roof. Regardless of the shingle used on your roof you will need some type of starter shingle. Butt the edges together instead of overlapping them.

That s because some contractors try to use a cut up 3 tab strip shingle as the starter course on the roof. It is packaged two pieces per shingle 16 shingles per bundle. Install over ice and water. The end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch.