Creating a secure and weather-tight starter course is fundamental to a high-quality asphalt shingle roof installation. MFM ShingleStarter, available from A1A Wholesale Supply, revolutionizes this process by providing a self-adhesive membrane specifically engineered for this purpose. This eliminates the labor-intensive step of cutting shingle tabs, allowing roofing contractors to work more efficiently and reduce material waste.
MFM ShingleStarter is a robust, 50 mil thick membrane with a durable mineral surface that provides an excellent bonding surface for the first course of shingles. Its aggressive self-adhesive backing ensures fast and secure peel-and-stick application directly to the roof deck or to compatible MFM self-adhering underlayments like Wind & Water Seal™. A key feature is the integrated sealing strip along the edge, which creates a strong bond with the first course of shingles, providing enhanced protection against wind uplift at the eaves and rake edges.
This waterproof membrane is also designed to be self-sealing around roofing fasteners such as nails, screws, and staples, maintaining a continuous barrier against moisture intrusion. MFM ShingleStarter is effective in protecting the roof deck from leaks caused by ice dams, melting snow, and blowing rain. It is suitable for installation on roof slopes as low as 2″ per foot and can be installed in temperatures at or above 40°F. The product is packaged in convenient tri-lingual shrink-wrapped sleeves with installation instructions and may be left exposed for up to 30 days. MFM ShingleStarter is backed by numerous approvals, including ASTM D 1970, ICC-ES ESR 1737, LA County, State of California, Florida Building Code FL 11842.1, and Miami-Dade County Approval, and is Fortified Building Program Listed, demonstrating its compliance with rigorous performance standards for resilient construction.
- Product Name: MFM ShingleStarter®
- Brand: MFM Building Products
- Type: Self-Adhering Starter Course, Shingle Starter Membrane, Roof Edge Protection, Waterproofing Membrane, Wind Uplift Protection
- Material/Composition: 50 mil thick self-adhesive membrane, Mineral surface, Sealing strip, Asphalt-based adhesive.
- Function: Provides a starter course for asphalt shingles; Eliminates cutting shingle tabs; Prevents wind uplift at roof edges; Waterproof barrier; Self-sealing around fasteners.
- Uses: Installed at the eaves and rake edges of roofs prior to shingle installation; Adheres to roof deck (plywood, OSB, etc.) or compatible self-adhering underlayments.
- Properties: Self-adhering, Fast installation (peel and stick), Saves time/labor/material, Waterproof, Self-sealing, Wind uplift resistance, Mineral surface, Suitable for low slopes (min 2:12).
- Dimensions: 7.2″ width starter shingle course.
- Installation Notes: Install at or above 40°F, Installs under roofing, Protects from ice dams/snow/blowing rain, 30-day exposure.
- Approvals: ASTM D 1970, ICC-ES ESR 1737, LA County, State of California, Florida Building Code FL 11842.1, Miami-Dade County Approved, Fortified Building Program Listed.
- Packaging: Tri-Lingual shrink-wrapped sleeves.
- Benefits: Increased installation efficiency, cost savings, enhanced wind resistance, superior waterproofing at edges, reliable performance, meets building code requirements, listed for Fortified construction.
