Our peel-and-stick starter roll
Reduce the risk of blow-offs at the eaves and rakes and help unlock stronger wind warranty coverage for qualifying shingles with QuickStart® Peel & Stick Starter Roll.1 Create a clean, straight edge and a strong bond to the shingle course with proprietary Dura Grip™ adhesive that helps lock down shingle edges at the eaves and rakes.
- Convenient peel-and-stick design saves time by eliminating the need to fasten starters on the roof.
- Deck-side adhesive allows for one-time repositioning, while aggressively adhering over time.
- Eligible for a Lifetime Limited Warranty when installed with GAF Lifetime shingles and at least two additional qualifying GAF accessories.†
- GAF offers increased wind coverage on many GAF shingles when you use GAF starter strip shingles and follow special installation instructions1
This product can be used to comply with certain FORTIFIED Roof™ requirements. Visit gaf.com/fortified and current FORTIFIED Home™ Standard available at fortifiedhome.org for details. Applicable in the U.S. only.
This product has earned the Good HouseKeeping Seal.
1 Special installation is required. See GAF Shingle and Accessory Limited Warranty available at gaf.com/warranties for coverage, restrictions and qualifying shingles.
† Lifetime refers to the length of warranty coverage provided and means as long as the original individual owner(s) of a single-family detached residence [or the eligible second owner(s)] owns the property where the qualifying GAF products are installed. For other owners/structures, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime coverage on shingles requires the use of GAF Lifetime shingles only. Lifetime coverage on shingles and accessories requires the use of any GAF Lifetime Shingle and any qualifying GAF Accessories. See GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products. For installations not eligible for the GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty, see the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty.
A starter roll that installs with ease
Choose QuickStart® Peel & Stick Starter Roll as part of your GAF roofing system.
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High Quality
High-quality, properly aligned adhesive tightly locks the shingles in place and helps prevent shingle blow-off -
Saves Time
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Convenient
Eliminates the need for nailing starter strip shingles on the roof
Enhance protection and aid installation
GAF QuickStart® Peel & Stick Starter Roll installs quickly without nails, saving time. Proprietary Dura Grip™ adhesive locks down shingle edges along eaves and rakes, reducing wind blow-off risks.
Unlock powerful warranty protection
When you install any GAF Lifetime Shingle and at least 3 qualifying GAF accessories, you qualify for a Lifetime limited warranty on your shingles and all qualifying GAF accessories†.
† Lifetime refers to the length of warranty coverage provided and means as long as the original individual owner(s) of a single-family detached residence [or the eligible second owner(s)] owns the property where the qualifying GAF products are installed. For other owners/structures, Lifetime coverage is not applicable. Lifetime coverage on shingles requires the use of GAF Lifetime Shingles only. Lifetime coverage on shingles and accessories requires the use of any GAF Lifetime Shingle and at least 3 qualifying GAF Accessories. See GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions. Visit gaf.com/LRS for qualifying GAF products. For installation not eligible for the GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty, see the GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty.
What is a starter strip shingle?
GAF starter strips help protect against blow-offs at the eaves and rakes, can unlock stronger wind warranty coverage for qualifying shingles¹ and eliminate the need to manually cut up 3-tab shingles to make starter strips.
1Special installation is required. See GAF Shingle and Accessory Limited Warranty available at gaf.com/warranties for complete coverage, restrictions.
Product Documentation
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QuickStart® Installation Instructions TRILINGUAL - RESSS100
Installation Instructions and Guides
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Starter Strip Shingles SDS - 1003A
Safety Data Sheets
Installation steps
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Step 1
Place starter roll, parallel to the roof edge, granule surface facing up, sealant dots closest to the roof edge. -
Step 2
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Step 3
Firmly press the QuickStart® Peel & Stick Starter Roll into place along the eave edge.
Note: The starter course should overhang eaves and rakes by ¼"– ¾" (6 mm – 19mm). Where drip edge extends out from the eave and rake edge, starter roll can be installed flush to the drip edge.
Rake Installation: Position the starter roll to overlap the eave edge starter course by at least 3", remove the release film and firmly press into place.
Always read full application instructions at GAF.COM before using or installing GAF products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our proprietary Dura Grip™ adhesive creates a strong bond between shingle layers. This long, black strip of tacky adhesive activates after installation when sunlight heats the shingles.
No, QuickStart® Peel & Stick Starter Roll does not require nailing if the deck-side adhesive is given enough time to fully bond to the substrate. Nailing is necessary only if the starter roll will be walked on before it bonds completely. Always read full application instructions at GAF.COM before using or installing GAF products.
As its name suggests, QuickStart® Peel & Stick Starter Roll and all GAF starter strip shingles are installed along the eave and rake at the start of shingle installation.
In keeping with good roofing practice, apply GAF QuickStart® Peel & Stick Starter Roll when the substrate is dry and the air temperature is between 45ºF and 120ºF (7ºC and 49ºC).
GAF QuickStart® Peel & Stick Starter Roll is versatile as it can be used with most standard and metric-sized asphalt shingles.
GAF offers increased wind coverage on many shingles when you use QuickStart® Peel & Stick Starter Roll or any GAF starter strip and follow special installation methods. Review the GAF Shingle and Accessory Limited Warranty for details.
One box/roll of GAF QuickStart® contains approximately 33 linear feet of coverage.
Please take a look at our Installation Instructions on our documents tab for a detailed step by step instructions.
You can purchase GAF QuickStart® Peel & Stick Starer Roll at several major home improvement retailers, independent building supply centers, and specialized roofing distributors. Please reach out to your local Territory Manager for more information.