Explain Proper Starter Shingle Placement

What happens here

The video concludes with a brief explanation of how the starter shingle should be installed in relation to the drip edge. The demonstrator holds up a piece of a white starter shingle or trim piece. The key takeaway is that the drip edge is 'supposed to be gapped' from the starter shingle or any underlying material, ensuring there's no tight contact that could lead to capillary action and water wicking. Proper installation involves positioning the starter shingle underneath the drip edge, allowing the drip edge to overhang and shed water effectively.

Goal: Understand the correct relationship between drip edge and starter shingle.