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Help Prevent Shingle Blow-Off And Eliminate Waste With An Eave/Rake Starter Strip

Pre-Cut Eave/Rake Starter Strips Are One Of The Most Overlooked Parts Of A Roofing System!

That’s because it’s easy for a contractor to use a cut-up shingle as the “starter” course on your roof. Unfortunately, cut-up shingles may not have properly positioned adhesive to ensure adequate wind resistance.

Using a pre-cut eave/rake starter strip will:

• Provide a cost-effective alternative to using cut-up shingles as your starter course
   
  
• Include a high-quality, properly positioned adhesive that will tightly lock your shingles in place to help prevent blow-off
   
• Be easy to use and install, with no cutting on the roof

WeatherBlocker™ Eave/Rake starter strip is a key part of the GAF-Elk Smart Choice® Roof System Solution.

Homeowner’s Best Choice

• Versatile…
  Can be used with most English, metric, premium and oversized shingles.
   
• Great Performance…
  Dura Grip® adhesive locks the first course of shingles in place, reducing the risk of shingle blow-off.
   
• For Maximum Protection…
  Also install along rake edges to help protect shingles from wind uplift (and avoid the mess of hand-sealing the rake edges).

Professional’s Best Choice

• Saves You Time & Labor…
  No more wasted time cutting thick laminated and strip shingles allowing you to offer greater homeowner value.
   
• Eliminates Waste…
  No need to waste premium shingles for starter strips.
   
• Safer…
  Perforated design eliminates cutting.