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Smart Start® Polymer Modified Asphalt Starter Shingle, Bundle
- Mfg.#
- STARTER SHINGLE
- Sku#
- 3898418
- Full-size starter shingle
- Sustainable NEX® asphalt technology
- Separates at perforation to provide two code-compliant starter shingles
- Seal-down strip holds first course shingles fast to the eave
- Protects against moisture intrusion and blow-off
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Description
A new roof requires more than just shingles. It’s a cohesive, coordinated system of 5 parts: 1) ice & water barrier, 2) underlayment, 3) starter shingles, 4) field (roofing) shingles, and 5) hip & ridge shingles.
Starter shingles are larger and designed to extend up beyond the fastening point of the first course of shingles to fortify these shingles most prone to wind uplift, shingle blow-off, and moisture migration.
Malarkey’s starter shingle is Smart Start®.
The first row of shingles fortifies the rest. Made with NEX® Polymer Modified Asphalt and high-grade, rubberized adhesive for exceptional seal-down, Smart Start® starter shingles provide increased wind protection at the eave and rake edges of the roof.
When installing a complete 5-component system for your new roof, starter shingles are installed third, after the underlayment, and prior to the field (roofing) shingles.
Specifications
General
| Application | Apply over underlayment and under the first course of shingles |
|---|---|
| Collection | Smart Start® |
| Color | Dark Gray |
| Color Family | Black / Gray |
| Coverage | 114 ft, 9 in |
| Exposure | 5-5/8 in |
| Material | Fiberglass |
| Shingles Per Bundle | 18 Full-Size Perforated (36 Pieces) |
| Type | Starter Shingle |
Dimensions
| Length | 38.25 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 16.375 in |
Manufacturing Details
The following information is subject to change without notice
| Country of Origin | USA |
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| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty coverage when used in conjunction with Malarkey shingles and one other Malarkey accessory |
| Prop 65 Warning |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including bitumen, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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| Shop USA | Yes |
Label Information
| Certification, Codes, Standards | ASTM D3462, ASTM D3161 Class F, ASTM E108 Class A Fire Rating |
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Installation Guide (PDF)
