Roofing Starter Strips

Owens corning starter strip shingle helps save time by eliminating the need to cut shingles to create a starter row.

Roofing starter strips.

Regardless of the shingle used on your roof you will need some type of starter shingle. Butt the edges together instead of overlapping them. Starter strip shingles 101. For pricing and availability.

Its efficient use of material provides two pieces from every shingle strip easily separated along a factory perforated line. Perforated down the center for easy separation. Continuing with the starter shingles. It is packaged two pieces per shingle 16 shingles per bundle.

Unfortunately cut up shingles may not have properly positioned adhesive to help reduce the risk of shingle. Owens corning starter strip shingle plus 105 lin ft black starter roof shingles. 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. The continuous sealant ensures an effective seal between the starter and the first course of shingles.

Gaf pro start 120 lin. Gaf quickstart 33 lin. Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer. Peel and stick roofing.

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. But it is only a secondary layer of protection that functions robustly when the water that reaches it is a low enough quantity. A good underlayment like gaf tiger paw synthetic hybrid underlayment goes a long way to reducing damage. A new roof is more than just shingles.

Starter strips are one of the most overlooked starter strips are one of the most overlooked parts of a quality roofing system. That s because some contractors try to use a cut up 3 tab strip shingle as the starter course on the roof. Without starter strips or starter shingles water will likely penetrate your roof edge. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

After the first shingle has been placed on the roof set the second starter shingle next to it. See the benefits of starter strip shingles. Leading edge plus is the ideal product to use. Using four roofing nails or up to six in high wind areas secure the starter shingle to the surface of the roof.