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What is a starter strip on a roof?
A starter strip is an asphalt based shingle utilized to waterproof the eave and rake edges of your home during a re-roof. Take a look at your roof and you’ll see how the field roofing shingles are overlapped to create seamless flow of water without penetration. But along the eave line, roofing shingles come to an edge and can’t be overlapped.
What is a starter strip and why is it important?
The starter strip is crucial because it adheres to the shingles on the edges of your roof and protects them from the elements. Without starter strip shingles, a gust of wind would have no trouble sneaking under the shingles on the edges of your roof and blowing them up, and perhaps even off, your roof.
What are starter shingles used for?
The Purpose Of Starter Strips Starter shingles (also known as starter strips) are a key component to your new roofing system. A starter strip is an asphalt based shingle utilized to waterproof the eave and rake edges of your home during a re-roof.
Can you put starter strip shingles on the eaves?
Applying starter strip shingles should fall on your roof’s eaves and gables or rake edges. Applying it on the eaves helps cover the joints between the finished shingles to provide waterproofing. Installing a starter shingle on your gables carries a different function from using it to the eaves.
Do you need a starter strip for shingles?
The starter strip is crucial because it adheres to the shingles on the edges of your roof and protects them from the elements. Without starter strip shingles, a gust of wind would have no trouble sneaking under the shingles on the edges of your roof and blowing them up, and perhaps even off, your roof.
How do you use a starter strip for shingles?
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What happens if you don't use starter shingles?
Without this starter course of shingles, your roof will lack the foundation needed to prevent water leaks and uplifts from strong winds. The most vulnerable parts of your roof that lack starter strips would be your eaves and rake edges.
What is an asphalt starter strip?
Starter shingles (also known as starter strips) are a key component to your new roofing system. A starter strip is an asphalt based shingle utilized to waterproof the eave and rake edges of your home during a re-roof.
Do you peel the plastic strip off shingles?
The GAF shingle application instructions for our entire product line specifically state that that film does not need to be removed. Note: The film strips on the back of each shingle are to prevent sticking together of the shingles while in the bundle. Their removal is NOT required during application.
Does starter strip color matter?
A: No, the color of starter strip doesn't matter, because it doesn't show when the siding is installed.
Should shingles overhang the rake?
The edge of the shingles should hang over a roof between an inch and an inch and a half — or between a half inch and three-quarters of an inch if drip edge flashing is installed. Too much overhang and the shingles could blow off in high winds; too little can allow water to seep into rake or fascia boards.
How much should shingles overhang drip edge?
¼ to ¾-inchAsphalt shingles should overhang the exterior edge of the drip edge by ¼ to ¾-inch. Check local building code for drip edge requirements prior to the start of your roofing project.
How much starter strip do I need?
Starter Strip shingle is designed to be broken into two pieces, and each piece has its own sealant strip. When separated, each starter shingle is 65 ⁄8" x 393 ⁄8", and each bundle will cover approximately 105 lineal feet.
Where is starter strip installed?
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How many bundles of shingles are in a starter strip?
16 shinglesA: Starter strip shingles are packaged 2-pieces per shingle, 16 shingles per bundle, 100 linear feet.
Where does the starter strip go on a roof?
Historically, starter strip shingles have been used not only at the lower eave edge of the roof, but experienced professionals also use them at the gable, or rake edges of roofs.
How much starter strip do I need?
Starter Strip shingle is designed to be broken into two pieces, and each piece has its own sealant strip. When separated, each starter shingle is 65 ⁄8" x 393 ⁄8", and each bundle will cover approximately 105 lineal feet.
How far should shingles hang over drip edge?
¼ to ¾-inchAsphalt shingles should overhang the exterior edge of the drip edge by ¼ to ¾-inch. Check local building code for drip edge requirements prior to the start of your roofing project.
What is starter shingle?
Starter shingles (also known as starter strips) are a key component to your new roofing system. A starter strip is an asphalt based shingle utilized to waterproof the eave and rake edges of your home during a re-roof. Take a look at your roof and you’ll see how the field roofing shingles are overlapped to create seamless flow ...
What is the purpose of tar strips on a roof?
Adhesive tar strips help prevent shingle blow-off from harsh winds (along eaves as well). A straight line to properly orient each new row of shingles. Thicken the shingle layers sticking over the rake edge to help prevent drooping. Without starter strips or starter shingles, water will likely penetrate your roof edge.
What is a factory starter?
Factory starter is also a part of the GAF complete roofing system and required to qualify the roof for an upgraded warranty. Here are a few technical points for Pro-Start starter strips (from GAF website):
What size should the starter strip be on a Golden Pledge?
The edge of the starter strip should hang over the eave and rake edge 3/4″ in order to create a drip edge. This is required on all Golden Pledge system warranties.
Can you put underlayment on a roof without starter strips?
Without starter strips or starter shingles, water will likely penetrate your roof edge. A good underlayment, like GAF Tiger Paw synthetic hybrid underlayment goes a long way to reducing damage. But it is only a secondary layer of protection that functions robustly when the water that reaches it is a low enough quantity.
Can you cut corners on a roofing system?
Always remember that when it comes to selecting a roofing system that if you cut corners to save a few dollars now you will end up paying for it later as the system begins to fail or needs repair. For more information on what components make up a complete roofing system check out this article I provided for Marcus Anthony Construction, a roofing company in CT.
Do you need to include shingles in a new roof?
When having a new roof installed on your home you will need to verify that your roofing contractor has included all of the critical components, other than shingles, of the roofing system in your contract price. Some contractors will offer you a very appealing price but in the end they have removed some of the most critical components ...
How Do Starter Strips Help Prevent Shingle Blow-off?
GAF Starter Strips are designed to reduce the risk of shingle blow-off. The secret weapon is DuraGrip™ Adhesive. The adhesive is precisely applied during the manufacturing process, to help keep shingles in place.
Is It Easy To Install Starter Strip Shingles?
Wondering how to install starter strips? The good news is that the process is easier and faster than the old cut 3-tab method.
