Questions and Answers for Owens Corning Self Adhering Starter Roll (33.3 lin. ft.)

A:  Hello mjp, we do not recommend Owens Corning Roofing Starter Shingle Roll for this application. If you need additional information, please contact an Owens Corning representative at 1-800-GET-PINK. Thank you for your inquiry!

A:  I don't recommend using starter shingle as a vapor barrier. They sell a 6 inch roll of bitmen backed flashing that would work as a moisture barrier.

A:  No this product is not for interior use, you could use the Vycor Plus from GCP. It is a door and window sealant tape and would be better for your application.

A:  I don't recommend using starter shingle. This might be what you are looking for.

A:  Reading between the lines, you’re looking to stop moisture penetrating into the wooden rails of your cabinet? I wouldn’t use this for that purpose, given the bitumen, it will prevent moisture but the thickness of the product in an application like between a rail and countertop would cause a rise in that area. I would be looking to use metal tape (the type you put around metal ducting) or Tyvek tape. The metal tape would be better especially for protecting above your dishwasher door

A:  I kept my shingles flush with the starter strip

A:  RSP, The Owens Corning Starter Shingle Roll should be placed granular side-up with the top seal strip closest to the outer edge of the roof. Remove the backing from the underside of the roll and carefully align the edge of the roll flush with the drip edge. Secure the roll by pressing it firmly against the drip edge and underlayment. After properly applying the Owens Corning Starter Shingle Roll the roof shingles should be laid overhanging the starter strip by a distance of 1/4” to 3/4” to direct runoff into the gutter. Be sure to press or roll the first course of shingles firmly down onto the starter shingle roll top seal strip. This seal helps prevent against leaks and against damage to shingles caused by wind lift. Remember that personal safety is paramount when working on any roof. I was picking up supplies for installing a rooftop ridge vent at my local Home Depot when I stumbled across their Werner/UpGear roof-safety harnesses. I thought that these things would cost a fortune but HD had two different kits by UpGear, one at about $99 and one at about $135. It looks like the difference between the two kits is the type of rope-grab device; one being manually operated as needed when moving about on the roof, the other having a self-trailing rope-grab which allows for greater mobility. Both kits are complete units, each containing a 50’ rope, a harness, a lanyard, and a temporary roof anchor. I purchased the self-trailing kit and within a half hour of arriving back at home I was safely working on top of our two-story home. Home Depot also carries permanent roof anchors by UpGear for about $22 each. I will be attaching one of these to each end of our roof so that I will have a readily available safety system when needed, such as when cleaning gutters or installing Christmas lights.

A:  Hi RSP, Ideally the starter strip would be flush with the drip edge and the shingles can be flush or overhang the starter up to 3/4". If you have further questions please contact an Owens Corning representative at 1-800-GET-PINK for assistance with your application. Thank you for your inquiry!

A:  I'm not sure if there is an official "correct way" but I always leave the starter flush and overhang the shingles enough to drip into a gutter if I decide to install one later.

A:  Not entirely sure on your application here but I would imagine the underside of the starter roll would adhere to a variety of other roofing products. When peeling off the backing to lay onto underlayment, once it's on, it's on (especially with some sun beating on it) - hope this helps

A:  excellent stick. I don't know about the ridge vent but it sticks great to the drip edge.

A:  Hello BuddyPhil, more information is needed to assist you. Please contact and Owens Corning representative at 1-800-GET-PINK for assistance. Thank you for your inquiry!

A:  Adhesive is aggressive enough for use under the starter coarse but probably would not adhere well to a ridge vent on it’s own

A:  It should be applied onto onto the WeatherLock underlayment or a layer of felt.

A:  Hi NewYorker, underlayment is required under Owens Corning Starter Shingle Roll. Thank you for your inquiry!

A:  First install underlayment over roof deck, then install starter board with nails over at all eve edges and rakes then install shingles over. Nailing serve the purpose of attaching the deck.

A:  It is slightly adhesive when you remove the backing film. Once the roof has been warmed it will stick to the underlayment. There is a sticky strip on top which should be downhill, nail just above that, then lay your first row of shingles as normal. The bottom edges of them will eventually stick to the strip and you will have a good first row.

A:  Yes only outer edges of the roof.

A:  Hello MARTY, simply apply a single course of Starter Shingle Roll along a clean, dry and smooth eave line or rake edge after removing the release sheet. Thank you for your inquiry!

A:  No

A:  Hello birddog, our Starter Shingle Roll needs to be applied directly to a clean, stripped roof deck. It is not recommended to apply over existing shingles. Thank you for your inquiry!

A:  Hello Chentz! The starter roll is recommended to only be used on a clean roof deck. This includes a roof where shingles have been removed as long as it is swept clean. Thank you for your inquiry

A:  It is for new roof installation, if you install shingles over existing shingles then you don't need to install starter roll.

A:  No

A:  Hi Steve, the Starter Shingle Roll is only produced in black. Please keep in mind, using a specific color is not necessary as the starter material will be covered by the field shingles. Thank you for your inquiry!

A:  Hello me, I’m Chris from the Home Depot’s how-to Community. Thank you for your question. The roll is 7” wide. I hope this helps, Chris. .

A:  Same size as any shingles are.