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starter strip and dormers

apiersma | Posted in Construction Techniques on

I’m a DIYer an about to tackle a new skill set. I am putting the HardieShingle Straight Edge Notched Panel on on the second floor of my cape cod with 3 shed dormers. These planks are 48″ x 16″ and call for a 1 1/4″ starter strip, followed by the 8 1/4″ starter plank to begin the first row. That’s easy enough. My question is how do you start a dormer that follows a steep roof angle? Do you run the starter courses along the roof line and not parallel to the siding? Something about that doesn’t seem right.

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  1. shellbuilder | | #1

    No starter on the angled wall, just top notch flashing techniques. Hold 2" above roofing.

     


    Edited 8/11/2008 11:03 pm ET by shellbuilder

    1. apiersma | | #2

      That seems way to easy ... not that I'm complaining, but it has to be more difficult than that. Also, these panels have notches in them, thus a starter strip seems necessary. They are rather like roof shingles.Edited 8/11/2008 11:19 pm ET by apiersma

      Edited 8/12/2008 8:47 am ET by apiersma

      1. apiersma | | #3

        obnoxious self bump .. really just looking for confirmation of Shellbuilder's advice.

        1. frammer52 | | #4

          He is correct, I don't have anything to add, other than the advise is right!

          1. apiersma | | #5

            Thank you ... I appreciate it.

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