Installing Starter Strip On Roof

Install starter strips the first row of shingles is called a starter strip.

Installing starter strip on roof.

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. Align this side close to the lowest part of the roof. The end should overhang over the edge about 1 4 to 3 4 of an inch. 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. Notice where the nails are placed on these special starter strips. Quick installation tips for how to install gaf starter strip shingles on a 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.

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Following the manufacturer s directions. The nails are 1 1 2 to 3 above the bottom edge of the roof. This should leave you with about 1 2 of the shingle left. 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. To make your own use the flat.