Roofing 101

Roofing 101

What is the Purpose of a Starter Shingle?

Every roof has to start somewhere, and that somewhere is at the appropriately named starter shingle (also called starter strip). Starter shingles are the initial shingle products installed on the roof, just before the first course of the finish shingles, which will comprise the visible parts of the roof.


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Roofing 101

What is Roof Flashing?

Table of Contents: Roof Flashing Roof Flashing Sizes Roof Flashing Materials Roof Flashing Sealant Types Roof flashing is a thin material, usually galvanized steel, that…


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