Installing Starter Strip On Roof

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

Installing starter strip on roof.

Notice where the nails are placed on these special starter strips. You can either purchase starter strips or make your own by cutting shingles to size. Align this side close to the lowest part of the roof. To begin installing the first shingles on your roof cut off the three tabs on the shingle.

You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. Installation of the manufacturer s starter shingle is convenient and is the best product to use as the starter course. To make your own use the flat. Following the manufacturer s directions.

Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install. Gaf mastering the roof chapter 09 this video demonstrates the proper installation technique for gaf starter strips. Roofing underlayment and drip edge have of course been applied first. 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.

Install starter strips the first row of shingles is called a starter strip. A superior alternative to starter shi. Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips. 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. It s not complicated and you do not ne.