Originally Posted by
Jim Luttrall
That installation is more prone to wind damage since the self-seal strip is at the top of the first course instead of at the bottom edge like the manufacturer instructs.
Except that, at least in South Florida, those tabs on the first course were adhered down with a plastic roof cement - they were not going anywhere without the rest of the shingle and starter strip below going with it, which, of course, did happen on occasion.