Roofing Starter Strip Installation

Continuing with the starter shingles.

Roofing starter strip installation.

Owens corning starter strip shingle helps save time by eliminating the need to cut shingles to create a starter row. Butt the edges together instead of overlapping them. Starter strip shingle advantages. The continuous sealant ensures an effective seal between the starter and the first course of shingles.

It s easy for a single person to position starter strip shingle on the roof. Perforated down the center for easy separation. Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install. It s not complicated and you do not ne.

Roofing underlayment and drip edge have of course been applied first. Speeds installation and helps improve safety. Notice where the nails are placed on these special starter strips. You can save a few bucks using pre cut starter strips instead of using a whole shingle.

You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. Install the starter strip which is just a backing for the first visible row of shingles. After the first shingle has been placed on the roof set the second starter shingle next to it. Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof.

Starter strip shingle eliminates the need to cut off tabs or headlap. Using four roofing nails or up to six in high wind areas secure the starter shingle to the surface of the roof. Use with any shingle that has an exposure of up to 6. It is packaged two pieces per shingle 16 shingles per bundle.

The end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch. 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. It stops water from getting through to the roof at the gaps between shingles and at the notches between tabs. Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips.

The nails are 1 1 2 to 3 above the bottom edge of the roof. Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer. Gaf mastering the roof chapter 09 this video demonstrates the proper installation technique for gaf starter strips.