Roofing Starter Strip Installation

Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install.

Roofing starter strip installation. The nails are 1 1 2 to 3 above the bottom edge of the roof. 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. 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. Installation of the manufacturer s starter shingle is convenient and is the best product to use as the starter course.

The end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch. Continuing with the starter shingles. After the first shingle has been placed on the roof set the second starter shingle next to it. Speeds installation and helps improve safety.

The continuous sealant ensures an effective seal between the starter and the first course of shingles. 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. Using four roofing nails or up to six in high wind areas secure the starter shingle to the surface of the roof. Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer.

It s not complicated and you do not ne. 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. Owens corning starter strip shingle helps save time by eliminating the need to cut shingles to create a starter row.

Use with any shingle that has an exposure of up to 6. Roofing underlayment and drip edge have of course been applied first. Starter strip shingle advantages. Gaf mastering the roof chapter 09 this video demonstrates the proper installation technique for gaf starter strips.

Install the starter strip which is just a backing for the first visible row of shingles. Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips. It is packaged two pieces per shingle 16 shingles per bundle. Starter strip shingle eliminates the need to cut off tabs or headlap.

You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. A superior alternative to starter shi. 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. Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof.

Butt the edges together instead of overlapping them.