7 Questions to Ask About TAMKO Shingles Before Choosing Your Roof

1. Which TAMKO shingle is listed in my proposal?

Ask for the full manufacturer product name. A description such as architectural shingle or premium roof package is a starting point, but it does not identify the material.

TAMKO’s current catalog includes Heritage, Titan XT, and StormFighter FLEX, among other products. This list describes manufacturer offerings; ask Pinnacle which models are available in your proposal and market.

Keep the manufacturer model beside any Pinnacle package name on your comparison sheet. If the proposal changes, check both entries again. That small habit prevents a conversation about package labels from drifting away from the specific shingles being ordered.

2. What do the stated performance ratings measure?

Ask the estimator to show the source for a rating and explain its limits. For example, TAMKO currently identifies Titan XT as UL 2218 Class 3 impact rated and StormFighter FLEX as UL 2218 Class 4 impact rated. Those are product test classifications, not a promise that a roof will avoid damage in every storm. See the qualifications on the Titan XT and StormFighter FLEX product pages.

Write down the rating separately from the warranty. If a sales conversation moves from an impact rating to a statement about hail coverage, ask for the applicable coverage document. Keep each claim attached to the evidence that actually supports it.

3. What does a wind-warranty number mean for this proposal?

A wind-warranty headline needs its accompanying requirements. TAMKO’s Titan XT page states that its advertised 160 mph wind warranty requires TAMKO starter and hip and ridge products, along with the applicable high-wind installation requirements. Review the current manufacturer explanation and qualifications.

Ask which coverage is included in your specific proposal, which components it requires, and where the complete terms are written. A wind-warranty number does not mean every component of your house is protected from that wind speed, nor does it establish the outcome of a future insurance claim.

Use the warranty as one part of a complete roof decision. It should support a documented installation proposal rather than replace one.

4. What else is included with the shingles?

Ask for a roof-system list that names the proposed underlayment, starter, hip and ridge products, and other relevant components. Have the estimator point out what each part does on your house and how it relates to the proposed work.

TAMKO publishes a separate roofing-accessories catalog. That is useful background, but a product’s appearance in the catalog does not prove it is included in your estimate.

If an upgrade changes several components, ask for a side-by-side scope. You may care about the change in shingles, the change in accessories, the change in written coverage, or all three. Seeing them separately makes the price difference easier to discuss.

5. How should I choose the color?

Begin with your home’s existing exterior: walls, brick or stone, trim, gutters, and anything you plan to keep. Then ask to see the actual shingle choices available for the model you are considering.

TAMKO offers a design studio and visualizer to help explore appearance. Use those tools to narrow the field, then review physical samples and available examples of finished roofs. Ask whether an example uses the same product and color you are considering.

Record the full product and color name in the final selection. If your neighborhood has an architectural review process, resolve that requirement before materials are ordered. Ask your association directly what documentation it needs.

6. Which warranty would I actually receive?

Request the specific manufacturer warranty and any separate workmanship coverage included with the proposal. Ask about eligibility, registration, exclusions, transfer conditions, and the procedure for reporting a problem.

The TAMKO Warranty Center is a place to locate manufacturer information. The terms applicable to your installation determine the coverage; product names and promotional descriptions cannot answer every question.

Have the estimator show which document corresponds to each option on your proposal. If enhanced coverage is offered, ask for written confirmation of the requirements and the contractor’s eligibility to offer it. Keep the answer with your project records so you can find it after installation.

7. What changes between my options besides price?

Ask for a short comparison you can discuss at home. It should show the model, color choices, accessories, installation scope, written coverage, and total price for each option.

Then choose your priorities. You may be comparing appearance, a specific tested product characteristic, available coverage, or the amount you are prepared to spend. A useful recommendation explains the tradeoffs without promising that one shingle eliminates every roof risk.

If a feature does not matter to your situation, say so. If you cannot explain the difference between two proposals after the conversation, ask the estimator to simplify the comparison before you choose.

Your TAMKO selection worksheet

Does an impact rating guarantee an insurance discount?

Ask your insurer directly about your policy, property, and proposed product. Do not build a savings assumption into your roof decision without an answer from the insurer. A manufacturer’s product rating and an insurer’s pricing decision are separate matters.

For help comparing the options for your home, contact Pinnacle Roofing Group. Bring your product, color, and coverage questions so the proposal can address them before you make a selection.