How to Install Starter Strip | Shingle Roof Install Guide

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Before installing shingles on a roof, you first have to install starter strip, or starter shingles, across the roof’s perimeter. In this video I will go over how to install starter strip for a shingle roof.
Starter strips on a roof not only provide protection between shingle joints, but also a strong adhesive bond for high wind rating. We installed Owens Corning Starter Strip Shingles for this tutorial. Make sure to follow manufacturer guidelines when installing starter strip shingles.
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This is one video from our latest series, “The Shingle Roof Install Guide,” where we will walk you through every step of the process when installing a brand new shingle roof. From the drip edge to ice and water shield, from starter strip to flashing, we will give you all the details on how to install a shingle roof. So check out the rest of that series here: • Shingle Roof Install G...
0:00 Intro
0:10 explanation - what is starter strip
1:06 where to place and cut the starter strip
1:58 starter strip nailing pattern
2:54 overdriven nails
3:25 two reasons for using starter strip
4:21 starter strip distance from drip edge
5:01 starter strip at corners (hip, rake to wall)
5:35 final thoughts on starter strip
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@RoofRepairSpecialist 2 жыл бұрын

What brand of starter strip and shingles do you use most often? Let me know below!

@dantevilleda8656 Жыл бұрын

Tamko starter and tamko shingles, the starter is 10" wide that's why it is the best

@davidwhittington2248 Жыл бұрын

Great roofing videos - best I have ever seen anywhere - very informative with no annoying background music - I have been working on repairing my own asphalt shingle roof, and I have always been confused about how the 'starter strip and the drip edge and the fascia and the rain gutter' all come together to prevent leaks and water damage - but your videos have answered all my questions. Thank you.

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

@FazochGreatness Жыл бұрын

Great explanations !!!! God job !!!

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alecharper515 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks!

@RoofRepairSpecialist 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@davidvillasenor3420 2 жыл бұрын

Very good teaching

@RoofRepairSpecialist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we try!

@mondomongobongo3736 9 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thank you

@RoofRepairSpecialist 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@iaagg 5 ай бұрын

Great explanation!

@RoofRepairSpecialist 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@dkaz974 11 ай бұрын

Awesome presentation thank you

@RoofRepairSpecialist 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@jeanjeannite4582 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on this video alot detailed infomation

@RoofRepairSpecialist 2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate it, thank you!

@pcm7315 2 жыл бұрын

Agree. One of the most informative videos I've seen.

@RoofRepairSpecialist 2 жыл бұрын

@@pcm7315 appreciate it, thank you!

@todd4468 6 ай бұрын

Id like to see a video on how to shingle, and install underlayment between roof pitch transitions. So 4/12 to 12/12 roof pitch.

@rezzer7918 10 күн бұрын

THE BEST

@olcotttheosophy 2 жыл бұрын

Andrew ! Well said.

@RoofRepairSpecialist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@EstateFlip 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a video on how to install sun lights, plumbing vents and O'hagan/dormer vents. 🙏🙏🙏

@RoofRepairSpecialist 2 жыл бұрын

Those are all video's on our list, we have actually already filmed the plumbing vent. Still need to do the Ohagan and dormer, the sun light is essentially going to be the same details used on a plumbing vent, but I will put that on my list as well. I'll try to remember to send you a link once we have them done. Thanks for the ideas!

@davidadkins1685 Жыл бұрын

Good job

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@olcotttheosophy 2 жыл бұрын

Andrew ! Well said. 🇺🇲

@RoofRepairSpecialist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@gregr1672 10 ай бұрын

I do not doubt the starter strip shingles are nice ,but I do not believe there is anything wrong with using an upside down shingle as starters ! I guess from roofing my entire life without starter strips being sold or no one I worked with or around ever using them , Never saw a problem with my upside down shingle starters ! I did a lot of slate roof to shingle ,new plywood ,30 pound felt ,all hand nailed and never had leaks or other issues ! I like the concept of the starters and am not knocking them ,just don't think they are 100% necessary over upside down shingles .Good video though .Thanks

@RoofRepairSpecialist 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, and I always respect tried and true experience and don’t necessarily disagree with you. Being that manufacturers require them, and they are cheap, cheaper then shingles I think it’s worth using. Will a roof leak if you use upside down shingles properly, no.

@woodworkingarenas5067 5 ай бұрын

That is true. I have seen roofs that are in need of a reroof and some have upside shingles as starters. I think it's a recommendation these days for warranty purposes.

@JerZyDude88 4 ай бұрын

You tell em brother whatever works.

@Ryanschroeder09 Ай бұрын

@@RoofRepairSpecialist you had me at cheaper than shingles

@oscarsmith6519 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@RoofRepairSpecialist 10 ай бұрын

No problem

@justinwhitmer4738 4 ай бұрын

When you just flip the regular shingle upside down it does not have the glue strip at the bottom edge for wind resistance it puts it in the middle and that’s not manufacturer recommended. Great video on how to do shingles correctly. Thanks.

@RoofRepairSpecialist 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@gasfeesofficial3557 4 ай бұрын

Can you talk about how to install shings/starters etc. on a roof that has a very steep slope please? Like what safety precautions to follow etc. and how to do tie-offs for fall protection?

@RoofRepairSpecialist 4 ай бұрын

I have a few videos on how to properly use a harness. Check it out let me know what you think

@Palindromeater 11 ай бұрын

With GAF, the system is a long, thin roll of starter strip rather than the thick break off shingles you show. With it, I will be able to do the front of my project in one 20’ piece. I suppose the main concern will be being careful the nails don’t end up too close to where a seem will be? Also I assume the rake pieces go on afterward?

@RoofRepairSpecialist 11 ай бұрын

Put starter on the Rake as well. If it is self adhered starter strip. Which I believe the rolls are no nails are needed.

@Cozcacuauhtli Ай бұрын

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@bullfrog1807 Жыл бұрын

“Nails should be nice and flat” (oh shit these are all over driven) “We over drove a nail here to show you what one looks like, pay no attention to all the other over driven nails…just do what I say not do what I do” lol Just ball busting, most guns will never shoot every nail flat especially a rigid lol. But great instructional video …I know it’s good practice especially in high wind areas but I personally don’t nail my starters low, I actually nail them higher than the nail line on the first row of shingles. Certain gutter guards need to slide up between the drip edge and the shingle and the low nails interfere with the installation. Be safe up there 👍🏼

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Lol, I always appreciate a good zinger.

@garybradley1253 4 ай бұрын

Should also use pre formed roof drip, prior to shingles.

@halape10 Жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t the tar side with the rock granules be faced down if you want adhesion to the drip edge?

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

No, because the drip edge is covered by the underlayment at the eaves. The starter shingle is nailed down. The adhesive strip is needed to adhere the shingles down.

@cszulu2000 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to Peel that clear backing on the shingles or does it dissolve?

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

No need to remove

@captainbatmantv2752 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Welcome!!

@Mxi. 11 ай бұрын

What nail sizes are recommended to install at the eaves?

@RoofRepairSpecialist 11 ай бұрын

Depending on the thickness of the sheeting. If you have exposed eaves make sure you don’t penetrate through. Even though the manufacturer states that you should. In California we have allot of eaves that are open and not enclosed soffit. So we have to use 5/5-3/4 nails. If your eaves are enclosed with soffits 1-1/4 are our go to

@jamesramos7329 Жыл бұрын

This old good, you remind me of my pencil pusher boss.

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

You are correct, now get back to work. We don't pay you to watch KZfaq.

@21gonza21 Жыл бұрын

Will I still need a starter strip even if I put a ice shield?

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Yes most definitely. The starter strip does 2 important things, covers the gaps in the bottom shingles, you may argue that Ice and water shield does this. The second thing that is just as important is it helps adhere the first row of shingles. Just as importantly it is required by all manufacturers.

@hughlee7107 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get that gold knife!?

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Lol, I know a guy.

@blakeposter7496 2 жыл бұрын

if you are doing a roof over do you need to add a starter strip

@RoofRepairSpecialist 2 жыл бұрын

100% You should still follow the same process. Install a new drip edge & Starter shingle

@blakeposter7496 2 жыл бұрын

@@RoofRepairSpecialist can you use a reg drip edge ober existing or is their a wider drip edge for roof overs

@tomspallone1868 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get starter strip?

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

We purchase all our material from roofing suppliers. Usually SRS distribution or Beacon supply

@classifiedracing 4 ай бұрын

water can still get under the underlayment

@RoofRepairSpecialist 4 ай бұрын

@MariaReyes-nz1tn Жыл бұрын

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@dantevilleda8656 Жыл бұрын

I didn't see any ice and water shield,

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

We don't always put ice and water shield. It's something optional here that we don't have ice/ snow.

@dantevilleda8656 Жыл бұрын

@@RoofRepairSpecialist yeah, bit in the video you said, we already put the underlayment and ice and water shield,

@ConnorElmer-Reinhardt Жыл бұрын

your starter should be 3/4 of an inch over hang

@ConnorElmer-Reinhardt Жыл бұрын

and if your over lap your starter at the bottom of the hip you will get bulging when you cap the hip if anyone wants real tips msg me

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

I would like some real tips

@zoesisavangone1646 Жыл бұрын

Hi my name Is Zoe

@zoesisavangone1646 Жыл бұрын

You're the best

@zoesisavangone1646 Жыл бұрын

I need you to help my roof

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Thanks Zoe, if you are in our service area you can call our office 626-869-7663.

@fortunehomes5734 10 ай бұрын

This is not the Northwest for sure

@RoofRepairSpecialist 10 ай бұрын

What’s the biggest difference out there?

@MrGregggleziii Жыл бұрын

Crooked nailing asf.

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

you're crooked

@MrGregggleziii Жыл бұрын

@@RoofRepairSpecialist you're*

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Thanks, correction made.

@akasavage_10 Жыл бұрын

This guy probably works in the office, and comes out to do the video acting like he knows what his talking about. Would be nice to actually see real workers be able to do a video.

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

I do work in an office with the AC on, and I still know more than most installers. Just cause people work on the roof all day don't make them qualified.

@akasavage_10 Жыл бұрын

@@RoofRepairSpecialist You definitely missed the point! All I’m trying to say is most company’s do such things like this, where the office crew go out on the floor doing videos like they do all the work and know what they talking about when they probably are out on the floor a hand full of times per year, and not giving the opportunity to workers to who would love to shine and be able to do something like this.

@RoofRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Got it, I with I had someone to volunteer in my place. I asked all the guys and no one wanted to take the lead on it.