Start strong, finish strong with cap and starter shingles

Your roofing contractor has ripped off your old roof, secured your deck after inspecting for any damage or needed repairs, and cut in your ventilation ports. Then the contractor sealed it all up with quality underlayment. Now, it is time for the roofers' crew to begin installing your new shingles! Depending on the size of your roof and the size of the crew this part of the project could take a couple of days.

It is easy to assume that all you need to worry about with this part of the process is the color and style of your shingles, but there is a little matter of cap and starter shingles.

What Are Cap and Starter Shingles?

Cap and starter shingles are specially designed to help your roofing contractor expertly start and finish your install. They differ from standard 'field' shingles in a few basic ways that make them crucial to any kind of reliable roofing system.

Starter Shingles

Starter shingles are used on the edges of your roof to create a watertight seal between the eave and the roof deck. Without this material, there is a chance for a leak to develop where your eave and deck meet. They are rougher and more durable than field shingles and create a strong barrier of protection at your roof's edge.

Cap Shingles

Cap Shingles are used to seal off the ridges and peaks of your roof. They are thicker and more durable than field shingles and also don't come in strips. They are individually nailed down and have an adhesive backing that enables them to withstand strong winds that can batter roof ridges.

Get a Professional Finish

When you choose a roofing system that has cap and starter shingles, you know you are getting a roof that is ready to withstand the most severe weather home's in Livonia experiences. Make sure you ask any roofing contractor you interview what your options are.