Installing Starter Strip On Roof

The end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch.

Installing starter strip on 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. Following the manufacturer s directions. Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips. Installation of the manufacturer s starter shingle is convenient and is the best product to use as the starter course.

Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install. Install starter strips the first row of shingles is called a starter strip. Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof. To begin installing the first shingles on your roof cut off the three tabs on the shingle.

A superior alternative to starter shi. Align this side close to the lowest part of the roof. It s not complicated and you do not ne. This should leave you with about 1 2 of the shingle left.

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. You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. Using a utility knife cut them off at the bottom of the adhesive strip.

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. Roofing underlayment and drip edge have of course been applied first.