Are TAMKO shingles good?
TAMKO's current architectural shingles, Titan XT and StormFighter FLEX, are rated among the best in their price class by independent reviewers. Bob Vila scored Titan XT 4.8 out of 5 after installing it, and both products carry a 160 mph wind warranty and UL 2218 impact ratings (Class 3 and Class 4). TAMKO's Heritage line has a more mixed record: earlier Heritage production was the subject of class-action claims, and Heritage has since been redesigned. The reviews on this site are mostly about Titan XT and StormFighter FLEX, and they say so.
What do independent reviewers say?
Hands-on reviews, rankings and trade press. Where a speaker has a relationship with TAMKO, the card says so.
To be honest, after installing these, I haven't found a compelling reason to use anything else.
Tamko had the highest wind rating and lowest price per bundle of the group, with lots of color options to choose from.
Tamko's top of the line Stormfighter and Titan shingles edge out the GAF equivalents in both price and performance
For those in storm-prone areas or who prioritize long-term durability, Tamko Titan XT is the better investment.
TAMKO is a company with a solid reputation for producing affordable and reliable roofing shingles.
That right there is the best shingle I've ever grabbed a hold of
What awards and certifications does TAMKO hold?
What do roofers say?
Contractors who install TAMKO. Certified contractors and TAMKO-produced sources are labeled.
It beats all other shingles hands-down. I'm putting it on everything I can.
Titan XT is my preferred shingle. It lays flat. It seals well. It withstands the weather that we experience in the State of Maine from the extreme cold to the extreme heat.
Whether you're going with architectural shingles or something more premium, Tamko has proven to hold up in our local climate—and we trust it on our own homes, too.
Homeowners need to trust the shingles on their roof to protect their homes from severe weather, and the insurance discounts are an added bonus. When it's time for a new roof due to storm damage or age, we turn first to TAMKO for roofing materials due to their reliability and their exceptional performance.
When a contractor is Gold certified, Tamko is essentially co-signing the installation. That's a level of accountability most roofers in the area simply can't offer.
How have TAMKO roofs performed in storms?
Hurricane Ian, September 2022: the numbers and the people, from TAMKO’s own case study.
- 17
- Titan XT roofs in the storm’s path
- 150 mph
- winds reported by a Port Charlotte homeowner
- 0
- shingles lost
I've been in roofing for 33 years, the last 18 years of it in Florida, and I've never seen an asphalt shingle perform like Titan did.
We were ground zero, in the eyewall for 12 hours, and these roofs didn't lose a single [Titan XT] shingle
I had a roof put on with a product by TAMKO, it was done by Universal, and it survived 150 MPH winds. My pool cage didn't fare as well – this company [TAMKO] doesn't make pool cages, but thank God they make roofing, because, in the neighborhood, of the people that had their roofs done with this product, there is no damage whatsoever. And I thank you.
What about Heritage and the class action?
TAMKO's Heritage line has a more mixed record: earlier Heritage production was the subject of class-action claims, and Heritage has since been redesigned. The reviews on this site are mostly about Titan XT and StormFighter FLEX, and they say so.
Final wording for this section is subject to TAMKO legal review. The paragraph is written to be quoted in full.
Frequently asked
No. Titan XT carries a UL 2218 Class 3 impact rating (classified in 2023). StormFighter FLEX and HailGuard are the Class 4 products in the line.
Titan XT, StormFighter FLEX and HailGuard carry the WindGuard limited wind warranty up to 160 mph when they are installed with TAMKO starter and hip and ridge products. Heritage carries 130 mph. The warranty document sets the conditions.
TAMKO Building Products publishes this site and chooses what appears on it. It is not an independent review site and it does not present itself as one. Every quote links to its original source so you can read the full context, including anything critical the source also said.
No payment was made for any quote on this site. Where TAMKO produced the source (a case study, a video, a press release) or paid a publication to produce a feature, the quote carries a label that says so.
Earlier Heritage production was the subject of class-action claims, and Heritage has since been redesigned. Final wording for this answer is subject to TAMKO legal review.
Draft wording, pending TAMKO legal review.
TAMKO makes shingles at five U.S. plants: Joplin, Missouri; Phillipsburg, Kansas; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Frederick, Maryland; and Dallas, Texas. The company was founded in Joplin in 1944 and is family-owned.