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Are you supposed to take the plastic strip off shingles?
Because the cellophane strips have no effect on the performance of asphalt shingles, it’s fine to leave them in place as you install the shingles. In fact, the effort to remove them is unnecessary and just adds an extra step for the contractor.
Should shingles overhang starter strip?
Starter shingles should always overhang the eave and rake edges of the roof by about 1/4″-3/4″ to ensure adequate rain water drainage. It is also important that the seal strip is placed facing up and close to the edge of your roof; otherwise, your roofing system won’t seal properly.
What is a roof beauty strip?
A piece of flashing is placed behind the exterior cladding on the wall and then extended out over the shingles. The flashing can be left exposed, or installers can adhere a “beauty strip” of asphalt-shingle material to the flashing to make it less visible from the ground.
What is starter strip shingles?
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).
Can you lay shingles on top of shingles?
You might be able to lay new shingles over existing shingles and avoid the cost of tear-off. If conditions are right, new shingles laid over old shingles can be just as attractive and durable as shingles laid on bare sheathing. But you must take care to install shingles correctly so they lie flat.
Do I need drip edge on shed?
Without a drip edge, water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home. Though your home may not have originally had a drip edge installed, drip edges are now required by most building codes across North America to protect homes from damage.
Do you need step flashing?
All shingle manufacturers require step flashing at sidewalls for both asphalt, wood and slate. If you see continuous, one-piece flashing like this used as sidewall flashing with shakes, shingles or slate, it’s a defective installation, no matter how often you see it.
How do you finish the last row of shingles on a shed roof?
Here’s how to shingle the top edge of your shed roof:
- For the final row, cut shingles into strips.
- Ensure strips are wide enough to cover nails.
- Install your strips.
- Apply sealant over exposed nails on the last strip.
- Use more sealant along the top edges of all shingle strips.
Why do you need a starter strip for shingles?
Starter strips are an important and integral part of an asphalt shingle roof system. They aid the roof’s water-shedding function by covering shingle joints (and cutouts in traditional three-tab shingles) at the eaves.