Roofing Starter Strip Installation

You can save a few bucks using pre cut starter strips instead of using a whole shingle.

Roofing starter strip installation.

The continuous sealant ensures an effective seal between the starter and the first course of shingles. You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. Starter strip shingle advantages. Starter strip shingle eliminates the need to cut off tabs or headlap.

Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer. A superior alternative to starter shi. Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips. The end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch.

It stops water from getting through to the roof at the gaps between shingles and at the notches between tabs. After the first shingle has been placed on the roof set the second starter shingle next to it. Notice where the nails are placed on these special starter strips. Roofing underlayment and drip edge have of course been applied first.

It s not complicated and you do not ne. The nails are 1 1 2 to 3 above the bottom edge of the roof. Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof. Install the starter strip which is just a backing for the first visible row of shingles.

Butt the edges together instead of overlapping them. Installation of the manufacturer s starter shingle is convenient and is the best product to use as the starter course. Continuing with the starter shingles. It s easy for a single person to position starter strip shingle on the roof.

Speeds installation and helps improve safety. Gaf mastering the roof chapter 09 this video demonstrates the proper installation technique for gaf starter strips. 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. The half width full length starter strip is nailed with a 1 4 to 1 1 4 overhang past the drip edge or roof edge.

Using four roofing nails or up to six in high wind areas secure the starter shingle to the surface of the roof. Perforated down the center for easy separation. It is packaged two pieces per shingle 16 shingles per bundle.