Wylie, TX & North Texas
Starter strip: sealed, wind-resistant roof edges
Starter strip is the first thing installed at the roof’s edges—before the field shingles. It seals the perimeter, resists wind uplift, and sheds water. Here’s why it matters.
What Starter Strip Does
Purpose & installation
- Installed along both the eaves and the rakes—the roof’s edges
- Purpose-made starter differs from regular field shingles
- Includes a factory-applied adhesive/seal strip positioned to lock down the first course
- Improves wind resistance at the vulnerable roof perimeter
- Helps shed water at the edges instead of letting it wick underneath
- Using a manufacturer starter product is part of a warranty-eligible system
Small strip, big difference at the edges
The perimeter of your roof takes the most wind uplift. A proper starter strip seals the first course of shingles down and sheds water at the edge—which is exactly why we use a purpose-made manufacturer starter along the eaves and rakes on every roof.
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