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Start Strong. Stay Strong.

Owens Corning® WoodStart® Starter Strip Shingle features a unique design, that allows for fast, easy installation. With a wide nailing area and pre-laminated two-ply construction, it simplifies installation while helping enhance the integrity of the roof. It’s a component of the Owens Corning® Total Protection Roofing System.®^

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WoodStart® Starter Strip Shingle

KEY BENEFITS


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WIDE NAILING AREA

Nailing area is about 1.5 inches wide, complimenting the wide nailing area on Woodcrest® & Woodmoor® Shingles

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SEALANT STRIP

WoodStart® Starter Strip Shingle seals at the eave, which adds protection from wind uplift

Continuous sealant for an effective seal between the starter and the first course

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LAMINATED TWO-PLY STARTER STRIP

Allows installer to lay just ONE piece of WoodStart® Starter Strip Shingle under the shingles and meet ply requirement versus TWO pieces as required by other manufacturers1

Speeds up installation because the product is pre-laminated at the plant

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FLAT VS. BUCKLED LOOK

WoodStart® Starter Strip Shingle is more user-friendly than other manufacturers, which require a second starter course1

The flat design complements the overall look of the roof

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VALUABLE IN VALLEYS

Use Woodstart® Starter Shingle as a “bleeder strip” or vertical course running up the valleys because it matches Woodcrest® & Woodmoor® Shingles

The continuous bead of sealant helps bond the shingle to the valley liner

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COLOR CONVENIENCE

WoodStart® Starter Shingle is available in all Woodcrest® & Woodmoor® Shingle colors

Technical Information

Size

40” x 13 ³/8”

Pieces per Bundle

16

Lineal Feet per Bundle

53.33

Applicable codes and standards

  • ASTM D3462
  • ASTM D3018, Type I
  • ASTM D3161, Class F Wind Resistance
  • ASTM E108/UL 790, Class A Fire Resistance
  • CSA A123.5
  • ICC-ES AC438
  • UL 2218 (Class 4 Impact Resistance)
* See actual warranty for complete details, limitations and requirements.
‡ 40-year Limited Warranty on commercial projects.
++ Only on product sold in Canada.
# International Code Council Evaluation Services Acceptance Criteria for Alternative Asphalt Shingles.
^ Excludes non-Owens Corning® roofing products such as flashing, fasteners, pipe boots and wood decking.
1 Comparative study with competing brands, July 19, 2024.
6 Woodstart® is tested in a laboratory setting and classified as a UL 2218 Class 4 Impact- ` Resistant shingle. The results of this test do not guarantee that the shingle will resist all weather conditions. Hail damage is specifically excluded from coverage under the terms of its warranty

Total Protection Roofing System®

Total Protection is more than shingle deep

It takes more than shingles to protect your home. It takes an integrated system of components and layers designed to help perform in three critical areas.

  • SEAL Helps create a water-proof barrier
  • DEFEND Helps protect against nature's elements
  • BREATHE For balanced attic ventilation
Excludes non-Owens Corning® roofing products such as flashing, fasteners and wood decking
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