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. Owens corning starter strip shingle helps save time by eliminating the need to cut shingles to create a starter row. The end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch. You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip.

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. Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer. The nails are 1 1 2 to 3 above the bottom edge of the roof. Notice where the nails are placed on these special 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. Use with any shingle that has an exposure of up to 6. After the first shingle has been placed on the roof set the second starter shingle next to it. The continuous sealant ensures an effective seal between the starter and the first course of shingles.

You can save a few bucks using pre cut starter strips instead of using a whole shingle. Gaf mastering the roof chapter 09 this video demonstrates the proper installation technique for gaf starter strips. It s easy for a single person to position starter strip shingle on the roof. Speeds installation and helps improve safety.

It is packaged two pieces per shingle 16 shingles per bundle. It s not complicated and you do not ne. Starter strip shingle advantages. Butt the edges together instead of overlapping them.

A superior alternative to starter shi. Continuing with the starter shingles. Roofing underlayment and drip edge have of course been applied first. Using four roofing nails or up to six in high wind areas secure the starter shingle to the surface of the roof.

Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof. Perforated down the center for easy separation. Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install.