Installing Starter Strip On Roof

This should leave you with about 1 2 of the shingle left.

Installing starter strip on roof. To begin installing the first shingles on your roof cut off the three tabs on the shingle. The end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch. Install starter strips the first row of shingles is called a starter strip. 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.

Roofing underlayment and drip edge have of course been applied first. The nails are 1 1 2 to 3 above the bottom edge of the roof. Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips. Notice where the nails are placed on these special starter strips.

Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install. Following the manufacturer s directions. You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. It s not complicated and you do not ne.

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. Using a utility knife cut them off at the bottom of the adhesive strip. Align this side close to the lowest part of the roof. Installation of the manufacturer s starter shingle is convenient and is the best product to use as the starter course.

You can either purchase starter strips or make your own by cutting shingles to size. Gaf mastering the roof chapter 09 this video demonstrates the proper installation technique for gaf starter strips.