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.

Installation of the manufacturer s starter shingle is convenient and is the best product to use as the starter course. Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof. 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.

Using a utility knife cut them off at the bottom of the adhesive 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. You can either purchase starter strips or make your own by cutting shingles to size. The nails are 1 1 2 to 3 above the bottom edge of the roof.

Following the manufacturer s directions. 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. This should leave you with about 1 2 of the shingle left. Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips.

Notice where the nails are placed on these special starter strips. To make your own use the flat. Roofing underlayment and drip edge have of course been applied first. To begin installing the first shingles on your roof cut off the three tabs on the shingle.

Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install. Align this side close to the lowest part of the roof.