Roofing Starter Strip Installation

Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install.

Roofing starter strip installation.

It is packaged two pieces per shingle 16 shingles per bundle. Perforated down the center for easy separation. The nails are 1 1 2 to 3 above the bottom edge of the roof. You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip.

After the first shingle has been placed on the roof set the second starter shingle next to it. A superior alternative to starter shi. Using four roofing nails or up to six in high wind areas secure the starter shingle to the surface of the roof. 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.

Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips. Butt the edges together instead of overlapping them. 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.

Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer. 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. It stops water from getting through to the roof at the gaps between shingles and at the notches between tabs. It s easy for a single person to position starter strip shingle on the roof.

Install the starter strip which is just a backing for the first visible row of shingles. Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof. Gaf mastering the roof chapter 09 this video demonstrates the proper installation technique for gaf starter strips. Roofing underlayment and drip edge have of course been applied first.

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 s not complicated and you do not ne. You can save a few bucks using pre cut starter strips instead of using a whole shingle.

Starter strip shingle advantages. 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. Use with any shingle that has an exposure of up to 6. Continuing with the starter shingles.

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