How do TAMKO shingles hold up in high wind?
Titan XT, StormFighter FLEX and HailGuard carry TAMKO's WindGuard limited wind warranty up to 160 mph when they are installed with TAMKO starter and hip and ridge products, and all three are classified ASTM D7158 Class H, the highest wind class in that standard. Heritage carries 130 mph. What follows is what roofers and reviewers say about how that plays out on real roofs.
2024
HVHZ
The numbers
Awards and certificationsWind ratings by product
- HailGuard
- 160 mph · Class 4 Source: WindGuard®; UL 2218
- StormFighter FLEX
- 160 mph · Class 4 Source: WindGuard®; UL 2218
- Titan XT wind warranty
- 160 mph Source: WindGuard® Limited Warranty
- Heritage
- 130 mph Source: TAMKO Limited Warranty
- Miami-Dade HVHZ
- NOA 23-0327.04 Source: Miami-Dade County Product Control
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What people report
Titan XT
Tamko had the highest wind rating and lowest price per bundle of the group, with lots of color options to choose from.
Mark Wolfe, Bob Vila, hands-on reviewMarch 2026
Titan XT
Tamko's top of the line Stormfighter and Titan shingles edge out the GAF equivalents in both price and performance
Matt Greenfield, Today's HomeownerApril 2025
Today's HomeownerVerified September 3, 2026
Titan XT
If I lived on a beachfront or a very stormy cape, I'd lean Titan XT for that reason.
Rich Prue, Second-generation roofer, The Roofer's HelperApril 2025
The Roofer's HelperVerified September 3, 2026
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“Tamko had the highest wind rating and lowest price per bundle of the group, with lots of color options to choose from.”
Mark Wolfe, Bob Vila, hands-on review·March 2026
Titan XT
“Tamko's top of the line Stormfighter and Titan shingles edge out the GAF equivalents in both price and performance”
Matt Greenfield, Today's Homeowner·April 2025
Titan XT
“If I lived on a beachfront or a very stormy cape, I'd lean Titan XT for that reason.”
Rich Prue, Second-generation roofer, The Roofer's Helper·April 2025
Titan XT
“For those in storm-prone areas or who prioritize long-term durability, Tamko Titan XT is the better investment.”
Rich Prue, Second-generation roofer, The Roofer's Helper·October 2024
Titan XT
“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.”
Watertight Roofing·Tekamah, NE · September 2025
TAMKO Pro Certified contractor
“It's the heritage back then, which they have addressed. That's why I want to put the emphasis on this. I have hated Tamco. I've publicly said, "Do not use Tamco. It's junk." Tamco Heritage back then. They've totally changed the sealant strip. They do activate. They do seal down.”
Brian, Owner, Grand Roofing Inc.·Indiana · March 2025
Titan XT
TAMKO hosted this contractor; not paid
“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.”
Jeff Huddleston, Owner, Huddleston Roofing·Dallas area, TX · June 2024
Titan XT
From a TAMKO press release
“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.”
Scott MacDonald, Senior Project Manager, James & Whitney Co.·Maine · 2024
Titan XT
TAMKO Pro Certified contractorFrom a TAMKO case study
“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.”
Mike Logan, Production Manager, Universal Contracting & Solar·Fort Myers, FL · November 2022
Titan XT
TAMKO Pro Certified contractorFrom a TAMKO case study
“We were ground zero, in the eyewall for 12 hours, and these roofs didn't lose a single [Titan XT] shingle”
James Rodriguez, Director of Insurance, Universal Contracting & Solar·Fort Myers, FL · November 2022
Titan XT
TAMKO Pro Certified contractorFrom a TAMKO case study
“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.”
Jeff Van, Homeowner and Vietnam veteran·Port Charlotte, FL · November 2022
Titan XT
From a TAMKO case study
“It beats all other shingles hands-down. I'm putting it on everything I can.”
David Morgan, Owner, Morgan Roofing·Galveston, TX · June 2022
Titan XT
From a TAMKO case study