Installing Starter Strip On Roof

To begin installing the first shingles on your roof cut off the three tabs on the shingle.

Installing starter strip on roof.

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. Following the manufacturer s directions. The end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch. 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. You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. It s not complicated and you do not ne. Gaf mastering the roof chapter 09 this video demonstrates the proper installation technique for gaf starter strips.

Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof. Notice where the nails are placed on these special starter strips. Using a utility knife cut them off at the bottom of the adhesive strip. Install starter strips the first row of shingles is called a starter strip.

Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips. The nails are 1 1 2 to 3 above the bottom edge of the roof. Installation of the manufacturer s starter shingle is convenient and is the best product to use as the starter course. A superior alternative to starter shi.

Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install. Roofing underlayment and drip edge have of course been applied first.