TAMKO 10 INCH STARTER User Manual
10 inch starter, Starter course shingles

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10 INCH STARTER
Eave flashing or
asphalt saturated felt
Drip
edge
Drip
edge
Fasteners located
3" to 4" from eave edge
Self-sealing adhesive
positioned along eaves
Starter strips overhang
eaves and rakes 1/4" to 3/8"
Underlayment
Deck
NAILS
10"
40"
• Pre-cut
• Sealant Strip
• Covers approximately
100 linear feet per bundle
when installed according to
TAMKO's Installation Instructions.
Start 1st piece
with 20" of
starter removed. Then follow
with full 40" starter piece
• The first course of shingles is the most critical to ensure proper alignment of the courses. TAMKO's 10 Inch
Starter Course Shingles are factory cut to eliminate the difficulty of field cutting 3 tabs and roll roofing materials.
The finished product helps to insure a straighter first course of shingles and reduces labor and waste.
• 10 Inch Starter also comes with a factory sealant strip to eliminate the need for plastic cement. Start your next
shingle project right–using 10 Inch Starter Course Shingles by TAMKO.
Starter Course Shingles
Information included in this application supplement was current at time of printing.
To obtain a copy of the most current version of this application supplement,
visit us online at tamko.com or call us at 800-641-4691.
Manufactured in Phillipsburg, Kansas