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UL ER2919-02
Issued:April 25,2014
Revised: November 18, 2020
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UL Category Code: ULEZ
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DIVISION: 07 00 00—THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECT]
Sub-level 2: 07 30 00—Steep Slope Roofing
Sub-level 3: 07 31 00—Shingles and Shakes
Sub-level 4: 07 31 13—Asphalt Shingle
COMPANY:
TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS LLC
198 FOUR STATES DRIVE
GALENA, KANSAS 66739
(417)624-6644
www.tamko.com
1.SUBJECT:Asphalt Shingles
ELITE GLASS-SEAL
HERITAGE,HERITAGE IR, HERITAGE PREMIUM, HERITAGE WOODGATE, HERITAGE VINTAGE,
AND HERITAGE PROLINE TITAN XT
HERITAGE VINTAGE 12 X 12 HIP AND RIDGE,121/a X 12 HIP AND RIDGE AND 12'/a X 12
HERITAGE HIP AND RIDGE IR
HERITAGE VINTAGE STARTER
2.SCOPE OF EVALUATION
■2018,2015,2012, and 2009 International Building Code®(IBC)
■2018,2015,2012,and 2009 International Residential Code 0(IRC)
■2020 Florida Building Code—Building
■2020 Florida Building Code—Residential
■ICC ES Acceptance Criteria for Quality Documentation (AC10)
■ICC ES Acceptance Criteria for Alternative Asphalt Roofing Shingles(AC438)
The products were evaluated for the following properties:
■Exterior Fire Exposure (UL790,ASTM E108)
■Wind Resistance(ASTM D3161;ASTM D7158)
■Physical Properties (ASTM D3462, ICC ES AC438)
■Impact Resistance(UL 2218)
3.REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
■ UL790 (ASTM E108), Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings Eighth Edition,dated
October 19, 2018
■ UL 2218, Standard Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Prepared Roof Covering Materials
■ ASTM D3161, Standard Test Method for Wind-Resistance of Asphalt Shingles(Fan-Induced
Method)
■ ASTM D7158, Standard Test Method for Wind Resistance of Asphalt Shingles(Uplift Force/Uplift
Resistance Method)
■ UL Subject 2375 Issue No.2, Outline of Investigation for Hip and Ridge Shingles (UL Fire and Wind
Tests)
■ ICC ES Acceptance Criteria for Alternative Asphalt Roofing Shingles(AC438)
■ ICC ES Acceptance Criteria for Quality Documentation (AC10)
4. USES
TAMKO asphalt shingles described in this report are alternatives to asphalt shingles complying with
Section 1507.2.4 of the 2018,I13C, Section 1507.2.5 of the 2015,2012, and 2009 IBC,Section 1507.2.5 of
the 2020 Florida Building Code- Building, or Section R905.2.4 of the IRC and 2020 Florida Building Code
-Residential, and are Class A roof coverings for new and existing roofs.
5.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TAMKO asphalt shingles are roof covering materials complying with the following properties when
installed as described in this report. The products,are three-tab shingles, laminated shingles and hip and
ridge shingles.
Fire Classification: TAMKO asphalt shingles covered under this Report have been tested for fire
classification Class A in accordance with UL 790 (ASTM E108). Shingles tested in accordance with
UL790 (ASTM E108)qualify for use under Section 1505.1 of the 2020 Florida Building Code-Building,
IBC,-Section R902.1 of the IRC and 2020 Florida Building Code-Residential.
Wind Resistance:TAMKO asphalt shingles covered under this Report have been tested for wind
resistance in accordance with ASTM D3161 or ASTM D7158.
Shingles tested in accordance with ASTM D3161 are classified as Class F and qualify for use under the
exception to Section 1504.1.1 of the 2018 and 2015 IBC and Section 1507.2.7.1 of the 2012 and 2009
IBC and 2020 Florida Building Code-Building,the exception to Section R905.2.4.1 of the IRC, and
Section R905.2.4 of 2020 Florida Building Code-Residential.
Shingles tested in accordance with ASTM D7158 are classified as Class H and qualify for use in locations
as shown in Table 1507.2.7.1 of the 2012,2009 IBC and 2020 Florida Building Code-Building, Table
R905.2.4.1 of the 2012 and 2009 IRC, or Table R905.2.6.1 of the 2020 Florida Building Code-
Residential,where the maximum basic wind speed is 150 mph (67 m/s)or less with exposure category of
B or C(ASCE 7) and a maximum building height of 60 feet(18.3 m). Installation must be in accordance
with Section 1507.2.6 of the 2018 IBC and Section 1507.2.7 of the 2015,2012, and 2009 IBC, or Section
R905.2.6 of the 2018,2015,2012, and 2009 IRC,as applicable.
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Physical Properties: TAMKO asphalt shingles covered under this Report have been tested for physical
properties in accordance with ICC ES AC438. Shingles tested in accordance with ICC ES AC438 qualify
as an alternative roof covering for use under Section 1507.2.4 of the 2018 IBC,Section 1507.2.5 of the
2015,2012,and 2009 IBC, Section 1507.2.5 of the 2020 Florida Building Code-Building, or Section
R905.2.4 of the IRC and 2020 Florida Building Code-Residential. When installed on new construction in
accordance with this report and the TAMKO Building Products LLC installation instructions,the shingles
are a Class A roof covering. When the shingles are installed over existing roof coverings,the Class A fire
classification is maintained.
5.1 Three-Tab Shingles—Elite Glass-Seal:
Elite Glass-Seal shingles are three-tab shingles manufactured with a single fiberglass mat, coated
on both sides with asphalt,and surfaced on the weather-exposed side with mineral granules.The
shingles are self-sealing and have beads of thermal-tab sealing adhesive above the shingle butt
on the weather side. See Table 2 for product dimensions and manufacturing locations.
5.2 Laminated Shingles—Heritage,Heritage IR,Heritage Premium,Heritage Woodgate,
Heritage Vintage,and Heritage Proline Titan XT:
Heritage,Heritage IR,Heritage Premium,Heritage Woodgate, Heritage Vintage, and Heritage
Proline Titan XT shingles are laminated shingles manufactured with a double layer of fiberglass
mats coated with asphalt on all sides, and surfaced on the weather-exposed side with mineral
granules. See Table 3,Table 4 Table 5,Table 6,Table 7,Table 10 and Table 13 for product
dimensions and manufacturing locations.
6.3 Hip&Ridge Shingles—12'/4 X 12 Hip and Ridge,Heritage Vintage 12 X 12 Hip and Ridge,
12'/4 X 12 Heritage Hip and Ridge IR:
12-%X 12 Hip and Ridge, Heritage Vintage 12 X 12 Hip and Ridge, and 12-%x 12 Heritage Hip
and Ridge IR shingles are prefabricated hip and ridge shingles. Heritage Vintage 12 X 12 Hip
and Ridge shingles are perforated so they can be torn into three 12-inch by 12-inch shingles.
The 12 %X 12 Hip and Ridge and 12-Y4 X 12 Heritage Hip and Ridge IR shingles are perforated
so they can be torn into three 12-%inch by 12-inch shingles.As an alternative, Elite Glass-Seal
shingles are cut into three 12-%inch by 12-inch hip and ridge shingles.See Table 8,
Table 9, and Table 11 for product dimensions and manufacturing locations.
6. INSTALLATION
TAMKO asphalt shingles must be installed in accordance with the applicable code,this report and the
manufacturer's published installation instructions. The shingles must be installed in accordance with
Section 1507.2 of the IBC and 2020 Florida Building Code-Building, or Section R905.2 of the IRC and
2020 Florida Building Code-Residential, as applicable, except as noted in this report.
The manufacturer's published installation instructions must be available at all times on the jobsite during
installation.
Minimum roof slopes must be 2:12 (16.67%slope)for the three-tab shingles described under 5.1 of this
Report and for the laminated shingles described under 5.2 of this Report.
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6.1 Underlayment and Ice Barriers:
For roof slopes 4:12 and greater,the roof deck must be covered with a minimum of one layer of
underlayment as described in Sections 7.2 and 7.3 of this Report. Underlayment application
must be in accordance with Table 1507.1.1 of the 2018 IBC,2020 Florida Building Code-
Building, and Section 1507.2.8 of the 2015,2012,and 2009 IBC or Section R905.2.7 of the IRC
and Section 905.2.3 of the 2020 Florida Building Code-Residential, as applicable.
For roof slopes 2:12 and up to but less than 4:12,two layers of the underlayment described in
Section 7.2 or one layer of the self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet in described in
Section 7.3 of this Report are required. Underlayment application must be in accordance with
Section 1507.1.1 of the 2018 IBC,2020 Florida Building Code-Building, and Section 1507.2.8 of
the 2015,2012,and 2009 IBC, Section R905.1.1 of the IRC, and 2020 Florida Building Code-
Residential,as applicable.
In areas where there has been a history of ice forming along the eaves, causing a backup of
water, an ice barrier must be provided in accordance with Section 1507.1.2 of the 2018 IBC and
Section 1507.2.8.2 of the 2020 Florida Building Code-Building,2015,2012, and 2009 IBC or
Section R905.2.7 of the 2018 IRC,2020 Florida Building Code-Residential,and Section
R905.16.4.1 2015 IRC, and Section R905.2.7.1 of the 2012, and 2009 IRC, as applicable.
6.2 Starter Shingle:
A starter course, as described in Section 7.4 of this Report, must be attached to the eave edge
using fasteners described in Section 7.5 of this Report, located 1?/to 3 inches(38.1 to 76.2 mm)
from the eave edge and spaced 1 inch (25.4 mm)and 12 inches(305 mm)from each end,for a
total of four fasteners per shingle. Starter strips must overhang the eave and rake edges'/4 to%
inch (6.4 to 19.1 mm) if no drip edge flashing is present. If drip edge flashing is present, install
shingles even with the drip edge or overhang the drip edge up to%inch.
6.3 Asphalt Shingles:
The first course of field shingles must be installed over the starter course described in Section 7.4
of this Report.
Shingles must be installed with vertical joints offset a minimum of 4 inches(102 mm)from
adjacent courses.
6.3.1 Three-Tab Shingles—Elite Glass-Seal:
For roof slopes 2:12 up to but less than 21:12 (16.67%to 175%slope),each shingle must be
fastened to the roof deck using a minimum of four fasteners, spaced as shown in Tables 2
and 3.
For roof slopes equal to or greater than 21:12(175%slope),six fasteners must be used,
spaced as shown in Table 2.
Fasteners must be in a nail area between 5 5/a inches(143 mm) and 6-%inches(175 mm)
from the butt edge of the shingle.
Maximum exposure to the weather must be 5-%8 inches(130 mm).
In colder climates or wind regions where it is questionable whether the thermal-sealing
adhesive will activate to seal the shingles,the shingles can be hand-sealed. A 1-in diameter
(25.4 mm)spot of asphalt cement complying with ASTM D4586, Type I, Class I,should be
placed under the comer of each tab(two spots per tab).
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6.3.2 Laminated Shingles—Heritage, Heritage IR, Heritage Premium, Heritage Woodgate,
and Heritage Proline XT:
For roof slopes 2:12 up to but less than 21:12(16.67%to 175%slope), each shingle must be
fastened to the roof deck using a minimum of four fasteners, spaced as shown in Tables 3, 4,
5, 6, 10 and 13.
For roof slopes over 21:12 (175% slope), six fasteners must be used, spaced as shown in
Tables 3, 5,6, 10, and 13.
Maximum exposure to the weather must be 5-%inches(143 mm).
In colder climates or wind regions where it is questionable whether the thermal-sealing
adhesive will activate to seal the shingles, the shingles can be hand-sealed. Four evenly
spaced 1-inch diameter(25.4 mm)spots of cement should be placed underthe exposed portion
of the shingle, approximately 1 inch(76 mm)above the butt edge.
6.3.3 Laminated Shingles—Heritage Vintage:
For roof slopes 2:12 up to but less than 21:12 (16.67%to 175%slope), each shingle must be
fastened to the roof deck using a minimum of five fasteners, spaced as shown in Table 7.
For roof slopes equal to or greater than 21:12 (175% slope), nine fasteners must be used,
spaced as shown in Table 7.
Fasteners must be located 6 and 11-1/2 inches (152 and 292 mm) above the butt edge of the
shingles.
Maximum exposure to the weather must be 5 inches(127 mm).
In colder climates or wind regions where it is questionable whether the thermal-sealing
adhesive will activate to seal the shingles, the shingles must be hand-sealed. Four evenly
spaced 1-inch diameter(25.4 mm)spots of cement should be placed underthe exposed portion
of the shingle, approximately 1 inch(127 mm)above the butt edge.
6.4 Valley Construction and Other Flashing:
Valleys must consist of woven, open valley or closed-cut construction and must be flashed in
accordance with Section 1507.2.8.2 of the 2018 IBC, and Section 1507.2.9.2 of the 2020 Florida
Building Code- Building, 2015, 2012, and 2009 IBC or Section R905.2.8.2 of the IRC and 2020
Florida Building Code-Residential. Other flashings must be in accordance with Sections 1503.2
and 1507.2.8 of 2020 Florida Building Code - Building, 2018 IBC, Section 1507.2.9 of the 2015,
2012,and 2009 IBC,or Section R903.2 and Section R905.2.8 of the IRC and 2020 Florida Building
Code-Residential, as applicable.
6.6 Hip and Ridge Application:
Hip and ridge shingles must be placed evenly over hips and ridges, and must be fastened to the
roof deck using two fasteners, one located on either side of the shingle, 5-1/2 inches (140 mm) or
5-%inches (143 mm)from the exposed end, and 1 inch (25.4 mm) in from the edge as shown in
Tables 8 and 9. Fasteners must be a minimum Y4 inch (6A mm)longer than those used in the field
of the roof,as specified in Section 7.5 of this report. The 12'/X 12 Hip and Ridge and 12-y4 x 12
Heritage Hip and Ridge IR prefabricated hip and ridge shingles must be installed with a maximum
exposure of 5-%in.(130 mm). Heritage Vintage 12 X 12 Hip and Ridge prefabricated hip and ridge
shingles must be installed with a maximum exposure of 5 in.(127 mm). Hip and ridge shingles are
installed starting at the bottom of the hip or from the end of the ridge opposite the direction of the
prevailing wind.
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6.6 Reroofing:
The existing asphalt shingle roof covering must be inspected in accordance with the provisions and
limitations of Section 1510 of the IBC, Section 1511 of the 2020 Florida Building Code-Building,
Section R908.1 of the IRC, or Section 901.1 of the 2020 EBC-Residential, as applicable. Prior to
the reroofing, hip and ridge coverings must be removed.
Except as noted in this section,the shingles must be installed in accordance with Section 6.3 and
6.5 of this Report. Fasteners must be of sufficient length to penetrate 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) into the
sheathing, or through the sheathing where the sheathing is less than 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) thick.
Flashing and edging must comply with Section 6.4 and with Section1511.6 of the 2018 and 2015
IBC and 2020 Florida Building Code - Building, Section 1510.6 of the 2012, and 2009 IBC and
Section R908.6 of the 2018 and 2015 IRC, 2020 Florida Building Code-Residential, and R907.6
of the 2012, and 2009 IRC,as applicable.
7.INSTALLATION MATERIALS
7.1 Sheathing:
The roof deck must be code-complying, minimum 3/8-inch thick (9.5 mm), exterior plywood
complying with DOC PS-1; rated sheathing complying with DOC PS-2; or solid sheathing using
minimum nominally 1 by 6 lumber.
7.2 Underlayment:
Under the IBC or IRC, underlayment must comply with ASTM D226, Type I (minimum), ASTM
D4869, Type I (minimum) or ASTM D6757 as specified in Section 1507.1.1 of the 2020 Florida
Building Code - Building, Section 1507.2.3 of the IBC or Section R905.1.1 of the IRC, and 2020
Florida Building Code- Residential.
7.3 Self-adhering Polymer Modified Bitumen Sheet:
The self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet must comply with ASTM D1970.
7.4 Starter Shingles,
The starter course shingle consists of either TAMKO 10-inch starter, TAMKO Shingle Starter,
TAMKO Perforated Starter,or a self-sealing three-tab shingle. If self-sealing three-tab shingles are
used,remove the exposed tab portion and install with factory-applied sealant adjacent to the eaves.
Heritage Vintage requires a Heritage Vintage starter shown in Table 12 is to be installed over the
starter course at the eave edge.
7.5 Fasteners:
Fasteners must be minimum No. 12 gage [0.105 inch (2.7 mm)], 3/8-inch diameter head (9.5 mm),
galvanized, stainless steel, aluminum or copper corrosion-resistance nails. Fasteners must be of
sufficient length to penetrate into the sheathing 3/-inch(19.1 mm),or through the sheathing,where
the sheathing is less than%-inch(19.1 mm)thick. Fasteners must be compliant with ASTM F1667.
7.6 Asphalt Cement:
Asphalt cement must comply with ASTM D 4586,Type I,Class I.
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