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Slate Roof Mistakes - Starter Course Headlap

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Uploaded by on Jul 11, 2008

From SlateRoofWarehouse.com: This is a very common mistake - inadequate headlap on the starter course.

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  • Why is the reduced exposure important on your starter course? Is it wind resistance or having to do with water rolling under?

  • Ice and snow sits here. More water crosses over this part of the roof than any other part. If any section of the roof needs extra overlap, it is along the eaves.

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  • that aint so important on a slope over 45 degree, the guy is talking bo lox

  • @jcjenkins01 Ahhh, damming and capillary action. No brainer I should have guessed better.

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