{"product_id":"flamco-steel-starter-strip-flashing-mill-finish-2-1-2-in-and-3-1-2-in","title":"FLAMCO Steel Starter Strip Flashing, Mill Finish, 2-1\/2 in. and 3-1\/2 in.","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFLAMCO Steel Starter Strip Flashing, Mill Finish, 2-1\/2 in. and 3-1\/2 in.\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLAMCO's Steel Starter Strip Flashing is installed before the first row of siding to help keep the wall level and straight. Made of steel with a mill finish, it is easy to cut on the job. The line is sold per piece in two sizes: 2-1\/2 in. and 3-1\/2 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel siding start:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used prior to installing the first row of siding to keep it level and straight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made of steel for a sturdy, reliable starter course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to cut on site to fit around corners and openings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMill finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offered in a mill finish suitable for concealed installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 2-1\/2 in. and 3-1\/2 in. widths to match different siding details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications Table:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLAMCO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSell unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLAMCO Steel Starter Strip Flashing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-1\/2 in., 3-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \/ texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-1\/2 in. or 3-1\/2 in. profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarter strip installed before the first row of siding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo assembly required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCoverage \u0026amp; How Much You Need:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne piece covers the wall length of a single starter strip; measure the total base of each wall and divide by the piece length, allowing for laps at joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit and Compatibility:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to underlay the first course of siding in FLAMCO or standard metal siding installations. Siding panels and fasteners are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ):\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is included with each order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e One piece of steel starter strip flashing in the selected size (2-1\/2 in. or 3-1\/2 in.).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where is starter strip installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is set before the first row of siding to help keep the wall level and straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What finish is offered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e This line is offered in a mill finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it easy to trim?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the manufacturer notes it is easy to cut on the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the profile that matches your siding's starter detail; the line is offered in 2-1\/2 in. and 3-1\/2 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExpert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet the starter strip perfectly level at the chalk line before the first siding course; a straight starter is what keeps every subsequent course straight. Overlap strip joints in the direction of water flow and seal or lap per the siding manufacturer's instructions. Pick the 3-1\/2 in. profile where the bottom course needs extra coverage behind the wall base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCut steel strip edges are sharp; wear cut-resistant gloves and eye protection when cutting and installing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart your siding right with FLAMCO Steel Starter Strip Flashing in 2-1\/2 in. or 3-1\/2 in. mill finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FLAMCO","offers":[{"title":"2-1\/2\"","offer_id":53523928580463,"sku":"FLASSS25","price":9.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-1\/2\"","offer_id":53523928613231,"sku":"FLASSS3","price":14.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/3499\/7051\/files\/ProductImage_FLAMCO_FLASSS25.jpg?v=1790269691","url":"https:\/\/superarbor.io\/products\/flamco-steel-starter-strip-flashing-mill-finish-2-1-2-in-and-3-1-2-in","provider":"Super Arbor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}