Roofing Starter Strip Installation

Gaf mastering the roof chapter 09 this video demonstrates the proper installation technique for gaf starter strips.

Roofing starter strip installation.

After the first shingle has been placed on the roof set the second starter shingle next to it. 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. Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer.

Perforated down the center for easy separation. It s not complicated and you do not ne. The nails are 1 1 2 to 3 above the bottom edge of the roof. Use with any shingle that has an exposure of up to 6.

It is packaged two pieces per shingle 16 shingles per bundle. Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof. Install the starter strip which is just a backing for the first visible row of shingles. Starter strip shingle advantages.

Roofing underlayment and drip edge have of course been applied first. Installation of the manufacturer s starter shingle is convenient and is the best product to use as the starter course. Using four roofing nails or up to six in high wind areas secure the starter shingle to the surface of the roof. Continuing with the starter shingles.

Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips. 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. Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install. The continuous sealant ensures an effective seal between the starter and the first course of shingles.

Speeds installation and helps improve safety. Butt the edges together instead of overlapping them. You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. 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.

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