Installing Starter Strip On Roof

Following the manufacturer s directions.

Installing starter strip on roof.

Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips. A superior alternative to starter shi. To begin installing the first shingles on your roof cut off the three tabs on the shingle. Install starter strips the first row of shingles is called a starter strip.

Align this side close to the lowest part of the roof. Gaf mastering the roof chapter 09 this video demonstrates the proper installation technique for gaf starter strips. Using a utility knife cut them off at the bottom of the adhesive strip. You can either purchase starter strips or make your own by cutting shingles to size.

Notice where the nails are placed on these special starter strips. Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof. The nails are 1 1 2 to 3 above the bottom edge of the roof. The end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch.

It s not complicated and you do not ne. Installation of the manufacturer s starter shingle is convenient and is the best product to use as the starter course. You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. This should leave you with about 1 2 of the shingle left.

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.