Roofing Starter Strip
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Roofing starter strip. Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips. Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer. Starter strip is provided in single rolls 7 wide nominal x 33 4 long seal down strip prevents wind uplift no need to cut tabs or invert shingles surface must be clean dry and smooth. 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.
Owens corning starter strip shingle plus 105 lin ft black starter roof shingles. It is packaged two pieces per shingle 16 shingles per bundle. Its efficient use of material provides two pieces from every shingle strip easily separated along a factory perforated line. Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install.
After the first shingle has been placed on the roof set the second starter shingle next to it. The end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch. Butt the edges together instead of overlapping them. That s because some contractors try to use a cut up 3 tab strip shingle as the starter course on the roof.
No special adhesives heat or equipment are necessary to install starter strip. Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof. Install over ice and water. Owens corning starter strip shingle helps save time by eliminating the need to cut shingles to create a starter row.
Leading edge plus is the ideal product to use. Starter strips are one of the most overlooked starter strips are one of the most overlooked parts of a quality roofing system. Continuing with the starter shingles. Perforated down the center for easy separation.
Owens corning starter strip shingle 105 lin ft black starter roof shingles. The continuous sealant ensures an effective seal between the starter and the first course of shingles. Regardless of the shingle used on your roof you will need some type of starter shingle. 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.