How to Install Starter Strip | Shingle Roof Install Guide

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

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

[@dantevilleda8656]

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

[@jonesy5722]

Hi. Great video!! Thanks!! Question. On the shingles that lay on a flat roof (that needs to be recoated) should a flashing be used on the flat roof so the adhesive has something to stick to? Thanks.

[@Cheers_Warren]

Hi, I'm about to start on my 2 day shed roof and,will,be using g the GAF peel and,stick continuous roll of starter strip . no joints and plenty of glue to hold down ,edge of bottom shingle . Cheers warren

[@davidwhittington2248]

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]

Your welcome!

[@gregr1672]

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]

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]

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]

You tell em brother whatever works.

[@Ryanschroeder09]

@@RoofRepairSpecialist you had me at cheaper than shingles

[@Cheers_Warren]

Why flip the shingle,over? You loose the sticky part to hold,down,edge of first shingle.? Cheers warren

[@bayo_arowolo]

I needed this - Started a new job and wanted a more visual concept

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Good luck on the new job

[@justinwhitmer4738]

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]

Thank you

[@alecharper515]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

You are welcome!

[@todd4468]

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.

[@iaagg]

Great explanation!

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Thanks!

[@davidvillasenor3420]

Very good teaching

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Thanks, we try!

[@gasfeesofficial3557]

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]

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

[@jeanjeannite4582]

Great job on this video alot detailed infomation

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

We appreciate it, thank you!

[@pcm7315]

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

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

@@pcm7315 appreciate it, thank you!

[@marklopez2991]

I need to repair my Mom's roof. Under the old shingles it's not plywood, it's the old cedar wood shingles. Will I run into problems with the rafters or need to make adjustments before I put the plywood down after tear off?

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

If your just repairing it and not a re roof I editor recommend not touching the wood shingles underneath. If you’re replacing the section then tear off and install new plywood

[@dkaz974]

Awesome presentation thank you

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Glad you liked it!

[@FazochGreatness]

Great explanations !!!! God job !!!

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Thank you!

[@Craig5150EVH]

I learned a ton !

[@mondomongobongo3736]

Very helpful, thank you

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

You're welcome!

[@Mxi.]

What nail sizes are recommended to install at the eaves?

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

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

[@EstateFlip]

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

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

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!

[@Palindromeater]

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]

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

[@BullfrogRoofs]

“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]

Lol, I always appreciate a good zinger.

[@cszulu2000]

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

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

No need to remove

[@davidadkins1685]

Good job

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Thanks

[@21gonza21]

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

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

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.

[@halape10]

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

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

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.

[@olcotttheosophy]

Andrew ! Well said.

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Thank you

[@rezzer7918]

THE BEST

[@olcotttheosophy]

Andrew ! Well said. 🇺🇲

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Thank you

[@hughlee7107]

Where did you get that gold knife!?

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Lol, I know a guy.

[@oscarsmith6519]

Thanks

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

No problem

[@jamesramos7329]

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

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

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

[@garybradley1253]

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

[@MrAlexGolovin]

You dont require 2 rolls of ice and water?

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Not in sunny Southern California. You should definitely do that where you have ice and snow

[@Cozcacuauhtli]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@blakeposter7496]

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

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

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

[@blakeposter7496]

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

[@tomspallone1868]

Where do you get starter strip?

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

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

[@captainbatmantv2752]

New subscriber here

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Welcome!!

[@classifiedracing]

water can still get under the underlayment

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

?

[@dantevilleda8656]

I didn't see any ice and water shield,

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

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

[@dantevilleda8656]

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

[@MariaReyes-nz1tn]

Like

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Thanks

[@fortunehomes5734]

This is not the Northwest for sure

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

What’s the biggest difference out there?

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Electro galvanized nails are garbage if you using them around the beach because of the salt air or anywhere that you get a lot of salt air they will rust their garbage. I don’t like electric galvanized nails. I think you should use galvanized nails on every roof, hot dipped galvanized nails they sell them for the nail gun. Most roofers won’t use them because they cost more. I recommend using them and not using electric galvanized nails, promise you there Junk

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

You are probably right at the beach. Don’t think it matters inland

[@ConnorElmer-Reinhardt]

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

[@ConnorElmer-Reinhardt]

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]

I would like some real tips

[@stephanietrapasso1447]

Wow. Profound.

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Mind blowing!

[@zoesisavangone1646]

Hi my name Is Zoe

[@zoesisavangone1646]

You're the best

[@zoesisavangone1646]

I need you to help my roof

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

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

[@MrGregggleziii]

Crooked nailing asf.

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

you're crooked

[@MrGregggleziii]

@@RoofRepairSpecialist you're*

[@RoofRepairSpecialist]

Thanks, correction made.

[@akasavage_10]

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]

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]

@@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]

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.