LeakBarrier: Self-Adhering Quick Roll Shingle Starter

LeakBarrier Self-Adhering Quick Roll Shingle Starter

LeakBarrier Self-adhering Quick Roll Shingle Starter is a fiberglass reinforced asphalt coated roll shingle starter course surfaced with ceramic granules to protect against UV, weathering and physical damage, with a self-adhering compound of a high tack SBS modified asphalt protected by a release film on the bottom side for easy installation.

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Usage

LeakBarrier Quick Roll Shingle Starter products are designed to ensure proper shingle alignment when applied to rakes and eaves prior to shingle installation.

Features and Benefits

  • Easy to handle 7" roll

  • Factory controlled characteristics

  • Pre-cut design reduces labor cost and waste

  • Seal tab provides protection from wind uplift

  • Quicker application pace

  • Excludes the need for field cutting of three tab or roll roofing products

  • Ensures the first course of shingles is started correctly


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Preparation

  • Deck must be clean, dry and free of voids.

  • For re-roofing applications, all old roofing and other loose materials must be removed. Do not install directly on old roof coverings.

Application

  • Application should be made when ambient temperatures are 50°F or higher

  • Position the Self-adhering Quick Roll Shingle Starter beginning at the lowest corner of the roof where the rake and eave intersect. Align Self-adhering Quick Roll Shingle Starter so that it is parallel with the edge of the eave and extends over the eave and rake approximately 3/8" with the granular surface up and the seal tab nearest the eave.

  • Carefully remove the release film from the back of the roll and apply while pressing firmly into place for good adhesion.

  • Apply shingles per shingle manufacturer's application instructions.

Properties

Property  Typical Values: Self-Adhering Quick Roll Shingle Starter Reference Test
Mass of Felt 1.20 lbs./100 ft2 ASTM D-3909
Pliability @ 77°F Pass ASTM D-228
Adhesion to Plywood @ 75°F 30 lbf/ft. of width ASTM D-1970
Adhesion to Plywood @ 40°F 18 lbf/ft. of width ASTM D-1970

Product Data

  Self-Adhering Quick Roll Shingle Starter
Roll Dimensions 7" x 33.4'
Coverage 33.4 Linear Feet
Weight (lbs) 7.5

Warranty

LeakBarrier Self-Adhering Quick Roll Shingle Starter product is warranted to be free from manufacturer's defects.

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