Roofing Starter Strip Installation

It is packaged two pieces per shingle 16 shingles per bundle.

Roofing starter strip installation.

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. 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. 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. Notice where the nails are placed on these special starter strips.

The end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch. 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. Gaf mastering the roof chapter 09 this video demonstrates the proper installation technique for gaf starter strips. Starter strip shingle eliminates the need to cut off tabs or headlap.

Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof. Starter strip shingle advantages. Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer. 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. Use with any shingle that has an exposure of up to 6. Using four roofing nails or up to six in high wind areas secure the starter shingle to the surface of the roof. Roofing underlayment and drip edge have of course been applied first.

It s easy for a single person to position starter strip shingle on the roof. You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. It stops water from getting through to the roof at the gaps between shingles and at the notches between tabs. The nails are 1 1 2 to 3 above the bottom edge of the roof.

Owens corning starter strip shingle helps save time by eliminating the need to cut shingles to create a starter row. You can save a few bucks using pre cut starter strips instead of using a whole shingle. Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips. Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install.

The continuous sealant ensures an effective seal between the starter and the first course of shingles. After the first shingle has been placed on the roof set the second starter shingle next to it. Install the starter strip which is just a backing for the first visible row of shingles. Continuing with the starter shingles.

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