Give Your Roofing Projects a Strong Start

By PABCO® Roofing Products. 

PABCO Universal Shingle Starter is the product you need to deliver a high-performing roofing system. 

A common question homeowners might ask you is “do we need starter strip shingles?” As a contractor, you know that the answer is yes! A starter shingle is a key component to a high-performing roof system but can be easily overlooked or forgotten about since it is not visible once a roof is completed.  

“Think of your starter shingle like the lineman on a football team; you don’t notice it if it is doing its job, but you will if it is not,” says Kevin Olson, PABCO® Roofing Products’ Director, Customer Support Services. “A quality starter strip – like our Universal Starter – is the leading-edge protection against wind uplift.” 

A common failure within a roof system can be the improper installation of starter shingles. Roofing Magazine, a leading roofing industry authority, published an article entitled “Three Shingle Installation Mistakes That Cause Major Problems” and no starter shingles is listed as problem number one. 

If you used the previous version of PABCO Roofing’s Universal Starter, you will be pleased to find we have made several improvements based on feedback we received from our distributor and contractor partners. 

Benefits of PABCO Universal Starter shingles include: 

• Manufactured edges for consistent alignment during installation 

• Dimensions that provide additional protection for the roof from wind-blown rain 

• Width is consistent with our architectural and Signature Cut shingles for ease of application 

• Packaged in traditional plastic wrap for ease of material handling 

To find more information on this product, download a cut sheet here. Already have Universal Starter and are looking for installation instructions? You can find application instructions here. 

This newest version of PABCO Roofing’s Universal Starter shingle is an excellent start for your roofing project! For an upgraded solution that helps resist shingle blow-off, adds protection at eaves and rake edges, and is easier to handle and install, ask your distributor for the latest version of PABCO Universal Starter. 

Correctly installing and utilizing a starter shingle is vital for your roof, especially when it comes to wind resistance. Because a roofing starter shingle is critical to a well-built roof, PABCO Roofing Products has consistently offered two options: 

• Paramount® Starter: An asphalt shingle starter applied over Universal Starter when installing Paramount Advantage®, Paramount®, and Cascade™ Signature Cut shingles, providing an extra layer of protection. 

• Universal Starter: An upgraded starter shingle that provides a foundation for PABCO Roofing’s shingle products. This accessory is specially designed to align with PABCO’s shingles and avoid lining up seams. 

This newest version of PABCO Roofing’s Universal Starter shingle is an excellent start for your roofing project! For an upgraded solution that helps resist shingle blow-off, adds protection at eaves and rake edges, and is easier to handle and install, ask your distributor for the latest version of PABCO Universal Starter. 

Learn more about PABCO® in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit pabcoroofing.com. 

Original article source: PABCO