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Built for Hail Country

The TAMKO
Storm Series.

When the forecast is hail and high wind, I install the TAMKO Storm Series — a four-line impact lineup that climbs from a solid value roof all the way to HailGuard, the first asphalt shingle to carry an actual hail warranty. This page walks through each line, what it's rated for, and which one fits your roof. No upsell pressure — just the real differences.

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TAMKO Building Products
Storm Series
A shingle line I install — built to take a beating in hail country.
Class 4
UL 2218
Impact Rated

Why an Impact-Rated Shingle Is Worth It in Hail Country.

Ohio and Kentucky take real hail. A standard architectural shingle bruises and cracks under repeated strikes — and once the mat fractures, the leak clock starts. Impact-rated shingles are tested under UL 2218: a 2-inch steel ball dropped from 20 feet without cracking the shingle's surface. Class 4 is the top of that scale.

  • Fewer claims, fewer headaches. A roof that shrugs off the hail you'd otherwise be filing on.
  • Possible insurance discount. Many OH/KY carriers discount the wind/hail portion of your premium for a documented Class 4 roof. See how that works ↓
  • HailGuard goes further still — the first asphalt shingle to back impact with a written hail warranty, available on every HailGuard roof I install.
30-Second Decision

Four Lines. One Fits Your Roof.

The Storm Series climbs from a solid value roof to the toughest shingle TAMKO makes. Pick the one that sounds like you and jump to that section.

The value floor

Heritage

A true architectural roof at the best price in the lineup — limited-lifetime warranty, 110–130 mph wind. My straight-up value pick.

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Step up to impact

Titan XT

Impact protection without the top-tier price — UL Class 3, 160 mph wind, and an award-winning build.

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Class 4 storm armor

StormFighter Flex

Full UL Class 4 impact, 160 mph wind, voted #1 Product of the Year. Real hail-country protection.

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The one with a hail warranty

HailGuard

Class 4, tested beyond — and the first asphalt shingle to carry a written hail warranty. The top of the lineup.

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Heritage Architectural · The Value Floor
Value · Solid Pick

What it is

Heritage is TAMKO's flagship architectural shingle — a true dimensional laminated shingle (not 3-tab) at a value price. It's my honest answer when the budget is tight but you still want a real architectural roof with a lifetime warranty. Think of it as the value floor of the Storm Series: the place to start if hail isn't your top worry.

Why it works

  • Real architectural look. Dimensional shadow lines that match what neighbors are putting on.
  • Limited Lifetime warranty on the shingle material (single-family residential).
  • 110–130 mph wind rating with the proper TAMKO starter and ridge.
  • Class A fire rating — the top fire classification.

When Heritage is the right call

  • You want a true architectural roof at the best price, and impact rating isn't your priority.
  • It's a rental or a house you don't plan to keep more than 5–7 years.
  • You want a lifetime-warranty TAMKO roof without paying for the impact tiers.

Tech Spec

TypeArchitectural laminated
Impact ratingStandard
Wind rating110–130 mph
Material warrantyLimited Lifetime
Class A fire ratingYes · ASTM E108
Best forValue / NS-equivalent

Heritage Colors

Heritage comes in TAMKO's Classic Colors lineup — our most popular blends:

Rustic Black Oxford Grey Weathered Wood Antique Slate

I bring physical samples to every estimate so you see the real granule blend outdoors before you choose. Some colors may not be stocked in every area — we confirm availability at your estimate.

Titan XT Impact-Rated · Step Up to Class 3
Impact · Good

What it is

Titan XT is where the Storm Series starts fighting back. It's an award-winning architectural shingle built on TAMKO's ForceFX reinforced construction with the AnchorLock nailing zone and TriShield protection — earning a UL 2218 Class 3 impact rating and a 160 mph wind rating. It's the smart middle: real impact resistance without stepping all the way up to Class 4.

Why people step up to Titan XT

  • UL 2218 Class 3 impact rating — built to take hail that bruises a standard shingle.
  • 160 mph WindGuard wind rating — among the strongest wind coverage in the lineup.
  • Limited Lifetime warranty (single-family residential), transferable.
  • Class A fire rating, plus Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade County approval — a high engineering bar.

When Titan XT is the right call

  • You want meaningful impact protection but don't need top-tier Class 4.
  • You're in a wind-exposed spot and want the 160 mph rating behind you.
  • You want an award-winning roof at a step-up — not a premium — price.

Tech Spec

TypeArchitectural · ForceFX
Impact ratingUL 2218 Class 3
Wind rating160 mph WindGuard*
Material warrantyLimited Lifetime · transferable
Class A fire ratingYes · ASTM E108
Code approvalsFL Building Code · Miami-Dade
To lock in the 160 mph wind rating

The 160 mph WindGuard rating requires TAMKO starter strip and TAMKO hip & ridge installed with the shingle. I install the full TAMKO system on every Titan XT roof so the wind coverage actually sticks.

Titan XT Colors

Titan XT comes in TAMKO's premium palette — 14 colors:

Autumn Brown Black Walnut Mountain Slate Natural Timber Painted Desert Thunderstorm Grey Desert Sand Olde English Pewter Oxford Grey Rustic Black Rustic Cedar Rustic Evergreen Rustic Slate Weathered Wood

I bring physical shingle samples to every estimate so you can see the real granule blend in your own light — no on-screen color guessing. Want to preview a look first? Try the AI Visualizer, then we confirm the exact color on your roof. Some colors may not be stocked in every area — we confirm availability at your estimate.

StormFighter Flex Full Class 4 Impact · Storm Armor
Impact · Better

What it is

StormFighter Flex steps the impact rating up to the top of the scale: UL 2218 Class 4. It uses the same ForceFX reinforced build and AnchorLock nailing zone as Titan XT, with TriShield protection — and it was voted #1 Product of the Year in a 40,000-person Kantar survey. This is the real hail-country shingle: full Class 4 impact, 160 mph wind, and a cold-weather install window that fits Ohio and Kentucky shoulder seasons.

Why people pick StormFighter Flex

  • UL 2218 Class 4 impact rating — the highest impact classification an asphalt shingle can earn.
  • 160 mph WindGuard wind rating with the TAMKO system.
  • Limited Lifetime warranty (single-family residential), transferable.
  • Class A fire rating, Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade approved — engineered for severe weather.
  • Class 4 may earn an insurance discount in OH/KY. See how ↓

When StormFighter Flex is the right call

  • You're in real hail country and want full Class 4 protection.
  • Your carrier offers a Class 4 / impact-resistant discount (most do — call and ask).
  • You're staying long-term and want top-tier impact without the hail-warranty tier.

Tech Spec

TypeArchitectural · ForceFX
Impact ratingUL 2218 Class 4
Wind rating160 mph WindGuard*
Material warrantyLimited Lifetime · transferable
Class A fire ratingYes · ASTM E108
Code approvalsFL Building Code · Miami-Dade
RecognitionVoted #1 Product of the Year
To lock in the 160 mph wind rating

Like Titan XT, the 160 mph WindGuard rating requires TAMKO starter and TAMKO hip & ridge. I install the full TAMKO system on every StormFighter Flex roof.

StormFighter Flex Colors

StormFighter Flex comes in eight Storm Series colors:

Black Walnut Olde English Pewter Oxford Grey Rustic Black Thunderstorm Grey Rustic Cedar Rustic Slate Weathered Wood

Physical samples come to every estimate so you see the real color outdoors before you commit. Preview the look in the AI Visualizer, then we confirm the exact color on your roof. Some colors may not be stocked in every area — we confirm availability at your estimate.

HailGuard Class 4, Tested Beyond · The Hail-Warranty Shingle
Top of the Lineup

What it is

HailGuard is the top of the Storm Series and the headline of the whole line: it's the first asphalt shingle in the industry to carry a written hail warranty. Built on TAMKO's ImpactCore technology, it's rated UL 2218 Class 4 — the top of the impact scale — and TAMKO has tested it beyond Class 4. If you've already had one hail claim and never want to file another, this is the shingle.

The part nobody else offers — a hail warranty

Most impact shingles stop at a rating. HailGuard backs it with coverage. Every HailGuard roof I install carries the base HailGuard Limited System Warranty: a 10-year non-prorated "Full Start" period plus a 7-year hail warranty — and that coverage is available right now, on every HailGuard roof.

  • UL 2218 Class 4 — tested beyond Class 4. The toughest impact build TAMKO makes.
  • Written hail warranty — 10-year non-prorated Full Start + 7-year hail coverage, on every install.
  • 160 mph wind rating with the full TAMKO Complete system.
  • Class A fire rating.
  • Class 4 may earn an insurance discount in OH/KY. See how ↓

When HailGuard is the right call

  • You've had a hail claim before and don't want a second in five years.
  • You want the strongest impact roof made — plus an actual warranty against hail.
  • You're staying in the home long-term and want the most protection per dollar over decades.

Tech Spec

TypeArchitectural · ImpactCore
Impact ratingUL 2218 Class 4 — tested beyond
Hail warranty7 yr (+10 yr Full Start)
Wind rating160 mph (TAMKO Complete)
Class A fire ratingYes · ASTM E108
Industry firstFirst asphalt shingle w/ hail warranty
What the hail warranty requires

To register the HailGuard warranty, the roof is built with TAMKO underlayments — Synthetic Guard (synthetic underlayment) and Moisture Guard (ice & water shield). I install that TAMKO base on every HailGuard roof so the warranty holds. Ventilation and pipe boots still come from the GAF / Roofivent system I trust. Longer Full Start and hail terms are available as I add TAMKO certifications down the road — ask about current options.

HailGuard Colors

HailGuard comes in eight Storm Series colors:

Black Walnut Rustic Slate Olde English Pewter Thunderstorm Grey Rustic Black Rustic Cedar Weathered Wood Oxford Grey

I bring physical samples to every estimate so you see the real granule blend outdoors before you choose. Preview a look in the AI Visualizer first.

Class 4 + Your Insurance.

Class 4 is the highest impact rating an asphalt shingle can earn — UL 2218 — and many homeowner-insurance carriers in Ohio and Kentucky offer a premium discount on the wind/hail portion of your policy when Class 4 shingles are installed and documented. StormFighter Flex and HailGuard both carry the Class 4 rating. The exact discount varies by carrier and ZIP code, but homeowners commonly save anywhere from $60 to $300+ per year on premium after moving to a Class 4 roof.

It's not automatic — you have to (1) ask your carrier whether they offer it, (2) get the savings figure in writing, and (3) submit your install documentation after the roof is on. I provide the product and installation paperwork as part of every Class 4 install, no extra cost.

1. Ask Your Carrier

Call your insurance agent before you sign. Ask: "Do you offer a discount on the wind/hail portion of my premium for installing UL 2218 Class 4 impact-resistant shingles?" Get the dollar amount in writing.

2. We Install + Document

I install your StormFighter Flex or HailGuard roof with the proper TAMKO system, then provide the product data and installation documentation showing the UL 2218 Class 4 rating. That's what your carrier needs.

3. You Submit + Save

Submit the documentation to your carrier. The discount typically applies on your next renewal. Many homeowners pay back the upgrade over a few years on the discount alone — and the roof outlasts the math by decades.

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Insurance discount availability and amount depend on your carrier, your policy, and your ZIP code. NBD does not sell insurance and cannot guarantee any specific discount — confirm with your agent before you commit to the upgrade. Storm Series availability and per-line color options are confirmed at your estimate.

See a Storm Series Roof on Your House.

Upload one photo of your home and the AI tool drops a shingle color onto the roof, instantly. No signup, no spam — just a preview before you commit. We confirm the exact TAMKO color with a physical sample at your estimate.

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