The Perfect Starter Shingles for Your Roofing Project

By Cayden Wemple. 

The TRI-BUILT® 10’’x40’’ starter shingles from Beacon come with many benefits that make them an ideal choice for your roofing project.  

Crafted by Beacon, the TRI-BUILT® Shingle Starter are meticulously designed starter strips, pre-cut at the factory for your convenience. These strips are composed of durable fiberglass matting and coated on both sides with high-quality coating grade asphalt to ensure optimal protection and longevity. The shingles are then topped off with ceramic granules to provide an attractive and functional finish. With TRI-BUILT® Shingle Starter, you can rest assured that your roofing project is off to a great start. 

TRI-BUILT® Starter Shingles provide a variety of benefits that make them an ideal choice for roofing projects. By being pre-cut at the factory, they significantly reduce the amount of labor required, as well as the need for field cutting other materials. This can save you valuable time and effort during installation. 

In addition, these starter shingles help to reduce waste, as the pre-cut strips are precisely measured to fit your roof's dimensions, leaving very little excess material. This can help you save money on materials and minimize the environmental impact of your project. 

By using the TRI-BUILT® starter shingles, you can also create straighter first course runs, giving your roof a clean and professional look. Finally, the sealant strip included in the starter shingles ensures a secure and watertight seal for your first course of shingles, providing extra protection against leaks and other water damage. 

Prior to applying shingles to the eave or rake edge, a starter strip can be applied to ensure proper alignment of shingle courses. This strip is designed to fill in the gaps under the shingle joints and create a smooth, even surface for the first course of shingles to adhere to. By using a starter strip, you can improve the overall integrity of your roof and enhance its ability to resist water and other environmental elements. The starter strip also plays a crucial role in sealing the first course of shingles, which can prevent leaks and other types of water damage from occurring. 

Before you install these shingles, please be sure to review the safety documents.