Roofing Starter Strip

The continuous sealant ensures an effective seal between the starter and the first course of shingles.

Roofing starter strip.

See the benefits of starter strip shingles. Owens corning starter strip shingle 105 lin ft black starter roof shingles. After the first shingle has been placed on the roof set the second starter shingle next to it. Eave and rake roofing starter strip shingles model 1126000 39 97 bundle 39 97 bundle schedule delivery.

Starter strip shingles include a high quality properly positioned adhesive that will tightly lock your shingles in place to help prevent shingle blow off link description. That s because some contractors try to use a cut up 3 tab strip shingle as the starter course on the roof. Perforated down the center for easy separation. Align this side close to the lowest part of the roof.

Gaf quickstart 33 lin. Leading edge plus is the ideal product to use. At the roof s rake edges the starter doesn t necessarily perform that joint covering function it performs at the eave but it is integral in the roof s overall wind resistance. Using four roofing nails or up to six in high wind areas secure the starter shingle to the surface of the roof.

For pricing and availability. Peel and stick roofing. Continuing with the starter shingles. Owens corning starter strip shingle helps save time by eliminating the need to cut shingles to create a starter row.

Butt the edges together instead of overlapping them. Gaf pro start 120 lin. Starter strip shingles 101. 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. Its efficient use of material provides two pieces from every shingle strip easily separated along a factory perforated line. Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer. As well starter shingles have a sealant strip and when positioned correctly the sealant strip will be on the top surface and at the lowest edge of the roof.

Starter strips are one of the most overlooked starter strips are one of the most overlooked parts of a quality roofing system. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Regardless of the shingle used on your roof you will need some type of starter shingle. It is packaged two pieces per shingle 16 shingles per bundle.

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.