Roofing Starter Strip

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Roofing starter strip.

Leading edge plus is the ideal product to use. Butt the edges together instead of overlapping them. After the first shingle has been placed on the roof set the second starter shingle next to it. Perforated down the center for easy separation.

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 end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch. Gaf pro start 120 lin. 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.

A new roof is more than just shingles. Owens corning starter strip shingle helps save time by eliminating the need to cut shingles to create a starter row. Its efficient use of material provides two pieces from every shingle strip easily separated along a factory perforated line. Regardless of the shingle used on your roof you will need some type of starter shingle.

Owens corning starter strip shingle 105 lin ft black starter roof shingles. Starter strip shingles 101. See the benefits of starter strip shingles. It is packaged two pieces per shingle 16 shingles per bundle.

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. Starter strips are one of the most overlooked starter strips are one of the most overlooked parts of a quality roofing system. Align this side close to the lowest part of the roof. Do not penetrate the shingles with the hammer.

Eave and rake roofing starter strip shingles model 1126000 39 97 bundle 39 97 bundle schedule delivery. Owens corning starter strip shingle plus 105 lin ft black starter roof shingles. That s because some contractors try to use a cut up 3 tab strip shingle as the starter course on the roof. 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.

Unfortunately cut up shingles may not have properly positioned adhesive to help reduce the risk of shingle. Using four roofing nails or up to six in high wind areas secure the starter shingle to the surface of the roof. You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. Continuing with the starter shingles.

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