How do I install an asphalt shingle roof starter

Our company has also specialized in the production and R&D of asphalt shingles for more than 15 years, we are particularly pleased to see that they are becoming more and more popular as roofing materials in regions such as America, Oceania and Southeast Asia, so we have written this article on how to properly start installing them to Articles for best results.

Once your plywood roof deck is in place, the next step is to actually start laying the roof shingles. But where do you start? You need to lay the first row of asphalt shingles, called roof starters.

The purpose of this row is to lock the edge of the roof. Because roof starters are not visible in the final roof, they should be installed below the first row of roof tiles, around the perimeter of the roof, so getting this step right is very important. Mistakes here can cause further complications in the installation process, resulting in a lot of lost time and money.

First, start with the right roofing product

Not all asphalt roof shingle starter strips are created equal. We always recommend SANGOBUILD products for your Asphalt Roof Tiles needs. This roof starter comes with a strong adhesive layer that provides maximum stability and safety once in place.

The first benefit of a roof starter is to provide a water barrier below the butt seam of the first row of roof tiles. Provides excellent waterproofing for the entire roof. Without these roof starters - or using the wrong type - your roof will not be properly waterproofed.

The higher shingles on the roof have the lower tier of shingles acting as a water sealant, but the first tier doesn't have that benefit. Without the trigger bar, a water channel will form and begin to lift the shingles off the wood. Roof starters prevent water courses from affecting the adhesion of the first layer of shingles, which could cause the roof to fall off in severe weather.

A secondary benefit of a starter strip is that it provides an extra layer of adhesive for security. Provides additional stability and adhesion to the entire roof. This is why it is very important to choose the right asphalt starter shingle with its own strong adhesive layer. An extra layer of industry-leading adhesive will keep your roof tight.

Hurricanes, storms, hail and other damage—no matter what you face, strong adhesives will keep your roof firmly in place.

Installation reminder

1. The adhesive needs to face up so that it will adhere to the shingle it is laid on.

2. Use 4-5 nails per starting strip to properly attach to plywood sheathing and windshield.

3. When installing the starter strip, offset the joint from the roof tile joint by at least 100mm.

4. Position the start strip approximately 40-50mm from the drip edge.

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Summarize

Laying the starter strip is critical to the success of your asphalt shingle installation. Get it right once and you'll have a strong, waterproof roof over your head for many years to come!