SwiftStart®

CertainTeed SwiftStart® metric starter shingle is designed specifically for use with CertainTeed Landmark Series shingles. Rather than cutting expensive field shingles to use as starters, you can save time and money by starting with SwiftStart.

• Reduced installation time, so jobs are finished faster
• Required for use to obtain enhanced warranties
• Code-compliant, meets min. 2" headlap requirement for metric shingles--many competing products do not
• Each 18-piece bundle covers 116 linear ft.
• Works with all metric shingles that are similar to Landmark
• CertaSeal™ modified-asphalt sealant holds strong against wind uplift and shingle blow-off

About CertainTeed Roofing Technologies

As a result of our dedication to product improvements and manufacturing excellence, we've developed numerous valuable technologies that help contractors and homeowners build better, safer, more comfortable homes. This CertainTeed product features the following roofing technologies:

CertaSeal is a high-grade adhesive made from a proprietary blend of asphalts and polymers that seals shingles together on the roof to safeguard against wind uplift, shingle blow off, and moisture infiltration. Unlike harder sealants that can dry out and crack over time, it is designed to remain pliable and accommodate the slight structural shifts caused by years of temperature and weather changes. Learn more.