Where does starter strip go?

Where does starter strip go?

Where do they go? 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.

Can you replace drip edge without removing shingles?

Now, generally it's replaced at the same time your shingles are replaced, but really it's fairly easy to replace it anytime. The shingles along the lower edge of the roof are gently lifted up, so as not to damage them, and then a flat pry bar is used to remove the nails holding the eave strip to the decking.

What is a starter strip 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. Adhesive tar strips help prevent shingle blow-off from harsh winds (along eaves as well).

What length should I cut my starter shingles?

Cut off 6 inches (15.2 centimeters) more from the first shingle of the row than you cut off at the beginning of the previous row. This will ensure that the shingles in the previous row don't line up exactly with those in the new row.

Where do you nail shingles?

NAILING: Use galvanized (zinc coated) roofing nails, 11 or 12 gauge, with at least 3/8" diameter heads, long enough to penetrate through plywood or 3/4" into boards. Use 4 nails per shingle placed 6-1/8" above the butt edge, 1" and 13" in from each end and 1/2" above each cutout.

Do you overlap starter shingles?

With the starter shingles laid along the very edge of the roof, run a set of starter shingles along the sides of the roof as well, making sure that those rows come down and overlap the starter shingles you laid at the bottom.

How do you lay shingles straight?

Cut 3" off the length of the first starter strip and apply at the lower left corner of the roof. This starter strip should overhang the rakes and eaves 1⁄2" when drip edge is used, or 3⁄4" when no drip edge is used. 3. Continue with full-length starter-course shingles along the eaves.

How do you nail shingles?

Use 4 nails per shingle placed 6-1/8" above the butt edge, 1" and 13" in from each end and 1/2" above each cutout. Drive nails straight so that nail head is flush with, but not cutting into shingle surface.