Roofing Starter Strip Installation

Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips.

Roofing starter strip installation.

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. You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. 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. After the first shingle has been placed on the roof set the second starter shingle next to it. It s easy for a single person to position starter strip shingle on the roof. You can save a few bucks using pre cut starter strips instead of using a whole shingle.

Starter strip shingle eliminates the need to cut off tabs or headlap. Owens corning starter strip shingle helps save time by eliminating the need to cut shingles to create a starter row. Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install. Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof.

Notice where the nails are placed on these special starter strips. It s not complicated and you do not ne. Butt the edges together instead of overlapping them. The continuous sealant ensures an effective seal between the starter and the first course of shingles.

Continuing with the starter shingles. 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. Speeds installation and helps improve safety.

The end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch. 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. Starter strip shingle advantages. Install the starter strip which is just a backing for the first visible row of shingles.

It stops water from getting through to the roof at the gaps between shingles and at the notches between tabs. Perforated down the center for easy separation. Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer.