Installing Starter Strip On Roof

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Installing starter strip on roof.

Following the manufacturer s directions. Align this side close to the lowest part of the roof. Gaf pro series starter strip shingles valley hip install. Roofing underlayment and drip edge have of course been applied first.

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. Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a roof. This should leave you with about 1 2 of the shingle left.

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. You will want the roof granular side up when applying the strip. Install starter strips the first row of shingles is called a starter 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.

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. Using a utility knife cut them off at the bottom of the adhesive strip. Detailed installation of starter strip shingles at the valleys and hips.

To begin installing the first shingles on your roof cut off the three tabs on the shingle. Gaf mastering the roof chapter 09 this video demonstrates the proper installation technique for gaf starter strips.