Starter Shingles

Pro‑Start^® Starter Strip Shingles

Cost-effective starter strip shingles with properly-positioned adhesive help resist shingle blow-off.

A shingle starter strip is an important part of a residential roofing system. It plays a critical role in reducing the risk of shingle blow-off along the eaves and rakes of the roof. It provides a base under the shingle at the eaves, helping the roof shed water efficiently. As its name implies, every asphalt shingle roof will start with this shingle.

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About Pro‑Start® Starter Strip Shingles

Pre-cut eave/rake starter strips are one of the most overlooked parts of a quality roofing system. Pro-Start® Eave/Rake Starter Strips are made with a high-quality, properly positioned adhesive applied at the factory to help prevent shingle blow-off. Plus, installers like that they’re easy to use with no cutting on the roof, while homeowners feel good about the fact that they create less waste.

Looks Better: Straighter roof edges and no messy black cement dripping onto your new white edge metal.
Excellent Performance: Factory-applied Dura Grip™ Adhesive helps to lock down the roof edges at the eaves and rakes.
Peace of Mind: Eligible for a Lifetime limited warranty when installed on Lifetime Shingle roofs.¹
Potential Increased Wind Coverage: GAF offers increased wind coverage on many shingles when you use GAF starter strips with factory-applied adhesive and follow special installation requirements.¹
Convenient: At least 50% more coverage per bundle (versus typical 3-tab shingles) means less to carry and handle on the roof.
Efficient: Perforated designed eliminates cutting on the roof.
Environmentally Friendly: Reduces landfill waste by eliminating shingle scraps.

¹ Lifetime refers to the length of warranty coverage provided and means as long as the original individual owner(s) of a single-family detached residence [or the eligible second owner(s)] owns the property where the qualifying GAF products are installed. For other owners/structures, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime coverage on shingles requires the use of GAF Lifetime Shingles only. Lifetime coverage on shingles and accessories requires the use of any GAF Lifetime Shingle and any 3 qualifying GAF Accessories. See GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products. For installations not eligible for the GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty, see the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty.