Haha, your shingles-in-the-yard story sounds painfully familiar—I once had to retrieve a whole bundle from someone's pool after a surprise gust. Forecasts are indeed notoriously unreliable, but I've found that strategically staggering the adhesive strips can help keep those hip and ridge shingles in place until they're fully set. Curious if anyone's tried using starter shingles specifically designed for hips and ridges... worth the extra cost, or just marketing hype?
"Curious if anyone's tried using starter shingles specifically designed for hips and ridges... worth the extra cost, or just marketing hype?"
I've inspected a fair share of roofs where homeowners went with those specialty starters. Honestly, they do seem to hold up better initially, especially in windy areas. But long-term? I'm not totally convinced they're worth the premium. Proper staggering and careful adhesive placement usually does the trick just fine. Then again, if it saves you from another pool-diving rescue mission... maybe it's money well spent after all.
I've seen a few roofs after storms where folks used those specialty starters for hips and ridges. Gotta say, there's usually a noticeable difference in how well they hold up against strong gusts. Had one homeowner whose neighbor's shingles ended up scattered across the yard, while theirs stayed put—made me rethink my skepticism a bit.
But honestly, if you're careful with your install—good staggering, proper adhesive placement, and not rushing through—it usually holds up just fine without the extra cost. Still, I get it... after you've chased shingles around your yard a couple of times, spending a little extra for peace of mind starts looking pretty appealing. Either way, sounds like you're already thinking it through carefully, which is half the battle. Good luck with the install!
"But honestly, if you're careful with your install—good staggering, proper adhesive placement, and not rushing through—it usually holds up just fine without the extra cost."
Fair point, but have you considered the long-term wear factor? I've seen roofs that looked solid at first but started losing shingles after a couple seasons of harsh weather. Maybe specialty starters aren't always necessary, but in areas prone to frequent storms, the upfront cost might save headaches down the road. Ever had callbacks from homeowners regretting not going the extra mile initially?
I've done a couple roofs myself, and honestly, even careful installs can surprise you. Had one that looked perfect—until a nasty storm peeled off half the ridge shingles. Sometimes spending a bit extra upfront saves you from climbing back up there later...just my two cents.
