There are many steps in a successful roof installation that occur before the asphalt shingles are installed on the roof. The shingle installation cannot begin until the underlayment has been installed. In addition, there are special shingles that need to be installed first.
Starter shingles are the first shingles installed for an asphalt shingle roofing system. They are installed on the roof edges and begin the pattern for the shingles on the rest of the roof. A single row of starter shingles is installed wherever the roof ends.
Starter shingles are very important in the appearance of the final roof. If the starter shingles are installed straight, the rest of the shingles will follow that same pattern, and the final roof will look great.
One of the main advantages of using starter shingles is faster installation. Shingle installation using starter shingles is also safer. When starter shingles are not used, regular asphalt shingles must be cut and modified to be used as the first layer of shingles. This process takes more time than using starter shingles. Using start shingles eliminates the need to cut regular shingles to be used as a starter. Also, starter shingles are easier to install.
Starter shingles are available to match most asphalt shingles. The use of starter shingles also improves the quality of the installation job. The continuous sealant on starter shingles is properly positioned for maximum protection and wind resistance. Starter shingles also provide a cleaner look at the roof edge.
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