Roofing Starter Strip Installation

Continuing with the starter shingles.

Roofing starter strip installation.

The nails are 1 1 2 to 3 above the bottom edge of the roof. Using four roofing nails or up to six in high wind areas secure the starter shingle to the surface of the roof. The continuous sealant ensures an effective seal between the starter and the first course of shingles. 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.

Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips. A superior alternative to starter shi. Use with any shingle that has an exposure of up to 6. Roofing underlayment and drip edge have of course been applied first.

Perforated down the center for easy separation. Speeds installation and helps improve safety. It s not complicated and you do not ne. Butt the edges together instead of overlapping them.

Notice where the nails are placed on these special starter strips. The end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch. Gaf mastering the roof chapter 09 this video demonstrates the proper installation technique for gaf starter strips. It is packaged two pieces per shingle 16 shingles per bundle.

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. Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer. Installation of the manufacturer s starter shingle is convenient and is the best product to use as the starter course.

You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. 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. Starter strip shingle advantages.

You can save a few bucks using pre cut starter strips instead of using a whole shingle. 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.