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TAMKO HERITAGE® 30
B9I60ING PRODUCTS LAMINATED ASPHA6T SHINGLES
Dallas,-7X •Tuscaloosa, AL a Phillipsburg, KS • Joplin, MO
THESE ARE THE MANUFACTURER'S APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ROOFING CONDITIONS DESCRIBED.
TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS,INC.ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEAKS OR OTHER ROOFING DEFECTS RESULTING
FROM FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY A LIMITED WARRANTY,THE TERMS OF WHICH ARE PRINTED ON THE WRAPPER.
IN COLD WEATHER(BELOW 40°17),CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE EDGES AND CORNERS OF THE SHINGLES.
IMPORTANT:It is not necessary to remove the plastic strip from the back of the shingles.
1.ROOF BECK S.FASTENERS
These shingles are for application to roof decks capable of receiving WIND CAUTION: Extreme wind velocities can damage these
and retaining fasteners,and to inclines of not less than 2 in.per foot, shingles after application when proper sealing of the shingles
For roofs having pitches 2 in.per foot to less than 4 in.per foot,refer does not occur.This can especially be a problem if the shingles
to special Instructions titled"Low Slope Application".Shingles must are applied in cooler months or in areas on the roof that do not
be applied properly.TAMKO assumes no responsibility for leaks or receive direct sunlight.These conditions may impede the sealing
defects resulting from improper application, or failure to properly of the adhesive strips on the shingles.The inability to seal down
prepare the surface to be roofed over. may be compounded by prolonged cold weather conditions and/
NEW ROOF DECK CONSTRUCTION:Roof deck must be smooth, or blowing dust.In these situations,hand sealing of the shingles is
dry and free from warped surfaces. It recommended that metal recommended.To insure immediate sealing,apply 4 quarter-sized
drip edges be installed at eaves and rakes. dabs of TAM-PRO®Premium SBS Adhesive or TAMKO Tam-Seal
Adhesive on the back of the shingle 1 in.(25mm)and 13 in.(330mm)
PLYWOOD:All plywood shall be exterior grade as defined by the in from each side and 1 in. (25mm) up from the bottom of the
Engineered Wood Association.Plywood shall be a minimum of 3/8 shingle.Press shingle firmly into the adhesive.For maximum wind
in.thickness and applied in accordance with the recommendations resistance along-rakesi cement shingles to the underlayment and
of the Engineered Wood Association, each other in a 4 in.(102mm)width of TAM-PRO SBS Adhesive or
SHEATHING BOARDS: Boards shall be well-seasoned tongue- TAMKO Tam-Seal Adhesive. Caution:Apply ONLY a thin uniform
and-groove boards and not over 6 in.nominal width.Boards shall layer of adhesive less than 1/8 in.(3mm)thick.Excessive amounts
be a 1 in. nominal minimum thickness. Boards shall be properly can cause blistering of the shingles and.may soften the asphalt in
spaced and nailed. certain underlayments resulting in the asphalt flowing,dripping and
staining.Shingles must also be fastened according to the fastening
8.VENTILATION instructions described below.
Inadequate ventilation of attic spaces can cause accumulation of Correct placement of the fasteners is critical to the performance
moisture in winter months and a build up of heat in the summer. of the shingle. If the fasteners are not placed as shown in the
These conditions can lead to: diagram and described below,this will result in the termination of
TAMKO's liabilities under the limited warranty.TAMKO will not be
1.Vapor Condensation responsible for damage to shingles caused by winds in excess of
2.Buckling of shingles due to deck movement. the applicable mph as stated in the limited warranty.See limited
3.Rotting of wood members. warranty for details.
FASTENING PATTERNS:Fasteners must be placed 6-1/8 in.from
4.Premature failure of roof. the bottom edge.of the shingle,penetrating through the common
To insure adequate ventilation andcirculation of air,place louvers bond,and located horizontally as follows:
of sufficient size high in the gable ends and/or install continuous 1)Standard Fastening Pattern.(For use on decks with slopes 2 in.
ridge and soffit vents. FHA minimum property standards require per foot to 21 in.per foot.)One fastener 1 in.back from each end
one square foot of net free ventilation area to each 150 square feet and one 13-1/2 in.back from each end of the.shingle for a total of 4
of space to be vented,or one square foot per 300 square feet if a fasteners.(See standard fastening pattern illustrated below).
vapor barrier is installed on the warm side of the ceiling or if at least
one half of the ventilation is provided near the ridge.If the ventilation STANDARD FASTENING PATTERN
openings are screened,the total area should be doubled. FASTENERS NAIL ZONE
COMMON
BOND
IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. FEXPOSURE5-5/8"
' 1� �-- 12-1/2"—►h—12-3/t3"--►�— 12-1/2'� �--1°
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Southeast District 2300 35th St., Tuscaloosa,AL 35401 800-228-2656
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TA:MK0HEIRITAGEO 30
BUILDING PRODUCTS LAMINATED ASPHALT SHINGLES
Dallas, TX •Tuscaloosa, AL• Phillipsburg, KS.• Joplin, MO
2) Mansard Fastening Pattern. (For use on decks with slopes be a minimum of 1-1/4 in.for new construction and 1-1/2 in.for
greater than 21 in.per foot.)One fastener 1 in.back from each end reroofing thus allowing a minimum deck penetration of 3/4 in.The
and one fastener 8-1/2 in.back from each end and one fastener 16 crown of the staple must be parallel to the length of the shingle.
in.back from each end for a total of 6 fasteners per shingle.(See The staple crown should be driven flush with the shingle surface.
Mansard and High Wind Fastening Pattern illustrated below.) Staples that are crooked,underdriven or overdriven are considered
MANSARD AND HIGH WIND FASTENING PATTERN improperly applied.
FASTENERS NAIL ZONE Properly Driven Improperly Driven
COMMON underdnven overdnven crooked
BOND ISI
Asphalt
Shingles
6 VW EXPOSURE 5-518" I
~Deddng
to'I �7-12'+►�-7-12"�7-318'�i�-7-12°'►�7-12"'� h--1" �1a min.
3) High Wind Fastening Pattern. (For High Wind Application CAUTION:ALL FASTENERS MUST BE DRIVEN INTO THE NAIL
requirements)One fastener 1 In.back from each end.One fastener ZONE/COMMON BOND AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM ABOVE.
8-1/2 in.back from each end and one fastener 16 in.back from each 4.UNDERWIYMCHT
end fora total of six(6)fasteners per shingle.In addition to this shingle
fastening pattern requirement for High Wind Application,TAMKO UNDERLAYMENT:An underlayment consisting of asphalt saturated
also requires the use of the following TAMKO products:TAMKO felt must be applied over the entire deck before the installation of
felts or underlayments;TAMKO Moisture Guard Plus underlayment TAMKO shingles.Failure to add underlayment can cause premature
at all eaves,rakes,and valleys,TAMKO or TAM-PRO cements and failure of the shingles which is not covered by TAMKO's limited
coatings products where required;TAMKO ventilation where required, warranty.Apply the felt when the deck is dry.On roof decks 4 in.
TAMKO starter shingles if available in area,and TAMKO Hip and Ridge per foot and greater apply the felt parallel to the eaves lapping each
shingles installed on all hips and ridges.Along rakes,cement shingles course of the felt over the lower course at least 2 in.Where ends
to the underlayment and each other in a 4 in.(102 mm)width of TAM- join, lap the.felt 4 in. If left exposed, the underlayment felt may
PRO SBS Adhesive or TAMKO Tam-Seal Adhesive.Also,see local be adversely affected by moisture and weathering. Laying of the
building codes for proper nailing application.High Wind Application underlayment and the shingle application must be done together.
is offered on new construction or complete tear-off applications only. Products which are acceptable for use as underlayment are:
It is not offered for recover applications. If High Wind Application
requirements are not followed,the High Wind Application Warranty - TAMKO No.15 Asphalt Saturated Organic Felt
MPH, as stated on Table I in the Limited Warranty, reverts to the - A non-perforated asphalt saturated organic felt which meets
Standard Application Wind Warranty MPH limit.(See Mansard and ASTM:D226,Type I or ASTM D4869,Type I
High Wind Fastening Pattern illustrated above.) - Any TAMKO non-perforated asphalt saturated organic felt
NAILS:TAM KO recommends the use of nails as the preferred method - TAMKO TW Metal and Tile®nderlayment,TW Underlayment
of application. Standard type'roofing nails shored be usedNail
shanks should be made of minimumum 1 12 gauge wire,and a mini and Moisture Guard Plus required.Contact TAMKO's Technical Services Department(additional ventilation may be
mum for more information.)
head diameter of 3/8 in.Nails should be long enough to penetrate
3/4 in.into the roof deck.Where the deck is less than 3/4 in.thick, In areas where ice builds up along the eaves or a back-up of water
the nails should be long enough to penetrate completely through from frozen or clogged gutters is a potential problem, TAMKO's
plywood decking and extend at.least 1/8 in.through the roof deck. Moisture Guard Plus°waterproofing underlayment(or any specialty.
Drive nail head flush with the shingle surface. eaves flashing product) may be applied to eaves, rakes, ridges,
valleys, around chimneys, skylights or dormers to help prevent
Q131a'min diameter underddven oveerdriFdri
ProperlVOrivsn Improperly Driven water damage. Contact TAMKO's Technical Services Department
ven ttooked for more information.
�Asphalt
- Shingles TAMKO does not recommend the use of any substitute products
,rwDeekin9 as shingle underlayment.
'Z' 1/4"nominal
straight,good penetration, Inadequate too deep.cuts Inadequate 5.APPWCATION INSTRUCTIONS
met flush with shinglesurfaee penetration Into shingle anchorage STARTER COURSE:A starter course may consist of TAMKO Shingle
Starter,self-sealing 3-tab shingles or a 9 inch wide strip of mineral
STAPLES: If staples are used in the attaching process,follow the surface roll roofing.If self-sealing 3-tab shingles are used,remove
above instructions for placement.All staples must be driven with the exposed tab portion and install with the factory applied adhesive
pneumatic staplers.The staple must meet the following minimum adjacent to the eaves.Attach the starter course with approved
dimensional requirements.Staples must be made from a minimum fasteners along a line parallel to and 3 in.to 4 en.above the eaves
16 gauge galvanized wire.Crown width must be at least 15/16 In. edge.The starter course should overhang both the eaves and rake
(staple crown width is measured outside the legs).Leg length should edges 1/4 in.to 3/8 in.
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Central District 220 West 4th St., Joplin,MO 64801 800-641-4691 11/09
Visit Our Web Site at Northeast District 4500 Tamko Dr., Frederick,MD 21701 800-368-2055
Southeast District 2300 35th St., Tuscaloosa,AL 35401 800-228-2656
tamko.eom Southwest District 7910 S.Central Exp., Dallas,TX 75216 800-443-1834
Western District 5300 East 43rd Ave., Denver,CO 80216 800-530-8668 2
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TAMKO HERITAOE® 30
BUILDING PRODUCTS LAMINATED ASPHA6T SHINGLES
Dallas, TX •Tuscaloosa, AL a Phillipsburg, KS • Joplin, MO
SHINGLE APPLICATION:Start the.first course with a full size shingle 6.LOW SLOPE APPLICATION
and overhang the rake edge 114 in.Cut 10-3/8 in.from a full shingle On pitches 2 in.per foot to 4 in.per foot cover the deck with two layers
to form a shingle 29 in.long.Use this to start the second course(see of asphalt saturated felt.Begin by applying the felt in a 19 in.wide strip
diagram below).Cut a 23 in.long shingle to start the third course.Use along the eaves and overhanging the drip edge by 1/4 to 3/4 in.Place
the remaining 16-3/8 in.piece of shingle to start the fourth course and a full 36 In.wide sheet over the 19 in.wide starter piece,completely
use the remaining 10-3/8 in.piece to begin the fifth course.Continue overlapping it All succeeding courses will be positioned to overlap the
up the rake in as many rows as necessary using the same formula preceding course by 19 in.If winter temperatures average 25eF or less,
as outlined above.The butt of the shingle should be aligned with thoroughly cement the felts to each other with TAM-PRO or TAMKO
the top edge of the sawtooth of the underlying shingle for a 5-5/8 in. Plastic Roof Cement from eaves and rakes to a point of a least 24 in.
exposure(see shingle application drawing illustrated on this panel). inside the interior wall line of the building.As an alternative,TAMKO's
When you make your final cut at the roof's edge,flip any pieces that. Moisture Guard Plus"self-adhering waterproofing underlayment may
are 81n.or longer back onto the roof.These pieces can be worked be used in lieu of the cemented felts.
in anywhere without creating zippers or color variations.
NOTE:Do not align joints of shingle courses when working in cut 7•MANSARD ROOF OR STEEP SLOPE ROOF
pieces.Joints should be no closer than 4 in.from one another. If the slope exceeds 21 in.perfoot(60),each shingle must be sealed with
TAM-PRO SBS Adhesive or TAMKO Tam-Seal Adhesive immediately
upon installation.Spots of cement must be equivalent in size to a$.25
piece and applied to shingles with a 5-5/8 in.exposure,use 6 fasteners
10 /8" per shingle.See Section 3 for the Mansard Fastening Pattern.
8.RE-ROOFING
courses ,18.3/8„ 2s'I Before re-roofing,be certain to inspect the roof decks.All plywood
23" shall meet the requirements listed in Section 1.
129" .
Nail down or remove curled or broken shingles from the existing
i6-3/8. roof.Replace all missing shingles with new ones to provide a smooth
rake Full base. Shingles that are buckled usually indicate warped decking
10-318° or protruding nails. Hammer down all protruding nails or remove
them and refasten in a new location. Remove all drip edge metal
51h course
23„ 1rM?�6° and replace with new.
4th course 16-3/8". .
If re-roofing over an existing roof where new flashing is required
3rd course, 123u to protect against ice dams(freeze/thaw cycle of water and/or the
2nd course 29n backup of water in frozen or clogged gutters),remove the old roofing
to a point at least 24 in. beyond the interior wall line and apply
Tst coar6e 10.3/8" TAMKO's Moisture Guard Plus®waterproofing underlayment.Contact
cave TAMKO's Technical Services Department for more information.
Measurements will vary when nesting over an existing 5 in.exposure
single roof:Call TAMKO Technical Services for further information.
Cut your first course shingle to make 29"and a 10 313°
a 163V length. '�shingle to make s 23'arrtl The nesting procedure described below is the preferred method for
,D aw = reroofing over existing metric size shingles with a 5-5/8 in.exposure.
= See description below:
Starter Course:Remove the tabs and an additional portion from the
head of a full size shingle so that its height is equal to the exposure
of the existing shingles.Position the resulting strip over the existing
=may roof edge'(with the factory-applied adhesive.strip along the eaves).
Cut approximately 6 in.from,the rake end and apply the remaining
portion'at the eaves.Continue the starter strip by applying full length
shingle strips cut to height as above,evenly along the existing roof
Begun application with a tun length srmglm
at the eaves.The existing roof should overhang the eaves far
2-Than inyour29%2r.16313'and 1035"IeMJths. enough to cant'water off into the gutter.If this is not the case,
As
you came.
akei scourm. 6Mrgle9HiNM9cuts cut and apply the starter strip so that it will provide sufficient
overhang for proper drainage.
3Continue working yourway across the real.when you make your First Course:Remove an amount the butt ed a of a full-size
. from final wt st the roofs edge,flip eny pieces that are e'orto ger g
back onto the roof.Thaw pieces can be worked in anywhere without shingle so that the remaining portion of the shingle fits between the
creating rippers ar color tannin n..
NOTE:Do not align joints of shingle coursss when working In butts of the existing third course.This course must also be applied
alit pieces.Jmnts shotitl be rue closer than a•hem one anothu,
evenly along the eaves edge of the new starter strip.
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Visit Our Web Site at Northeast District 4500 Tamko Dr., Frederick,MD 21701 800-368-2055
Southeast District 2300 35th St., Tuscaloosa,AL 35401 800-228-2656
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Western District 5300 East 43rd Ave., Denver,CO 80216 800-530-8868 3
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=TAAM HERITAGE® 30
BUI6DING PRODUCTS LAMINATED ASPHA6T SHINGLES
Dallas, TX •Tuscaloosa, AL • Phillipsburg, KS • Joplin, MO
Second and Succeeding Courses: Remove 10-3/8 in,from the FOR ALTERNATE VALLEY APPLICATION METHODS, PLEASE
rake end of the first shingle in the second course, and continue CONTACTTAMKO'S TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
with full width shingles for the remainder of the course, placing
the top edge of each new shingle against the butt edge of the old valley centerline
shingle in the course above:This method should create an exposure of Nail m 36'`"'de sheet
g p of Nail Past,Moisture
of 5-5/8 in.after the first course.When beginning the succeeding Guard Plus or 5g lb• 1 Extra nail In
g 9 g or heavier roll ooimg end of shingle
courses continue to follow the Heritage application instructions. Extend and shingle
12--18-beyond
(See section 5). / valley-rderrna
Existing shingles
undertayment No fastener—ithin
5518" 6'of centedhre
\ 131/4" /4" _'1 14'
,
Drip edge
%ace tip of shingle on the edge of
Drip edge ffrroamvv ay shingle,
i�we Inches
ana covering
New shingles the vertical shingle,
5 518" 5 5/8"exposure 10.RIP AND RIDGE FASTENING DETAIL
exposure
Apply the shingles with a 5 in. exposure beginning at the bottom
of the hip or from the end of the ridge opposite the direction of the
9.VALLEY APPLICATION prevailing winds.Secure each shingle with one fastener on each side,
5-1/2 in.back from the exposed end and 1 in.up from the edge.
Over the shingle underlayment,center a minimum 36 in.wide sheet TAMKO recommends the use of TAMKO Hip & Ridge shingle
roofing
TAMKO Nail-Fast•,Moisture Guard Plus ora minimum 50 Ib.roll products.Where matching colors are available,it is acceptable to
roofing in the valley.Nail the felt only where necessary to hold it in
place and then only nail the outside edges. use TAMKO's Elite Glass-Seal shingles cut down to 12 in.pieces.
IMPORTANT:PRIOR TO INSTALLATION WARM SHINGLES TO Fasteners should be 1/4 in.longer than the one used for shingles
PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH CAN OCCUR WHILE BENDING IMPORTANT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, CARE NEEDS TO BE
SHINGLES TO FORM VALLEY. TAKEN TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH CAN OCCUR WHILE
After valley flashing is in place: BENDING SHINGLE IN COLD WEATHER.
• Apply the first course of shingles along the eaves of one of the Direction of prevailing wind
intersecting roof planes and across the valley. Starr 5",exposure
Note:For proper flow of water over the trimmed shingle,always here- 1"
start applying the shingles on the roof plane that has the lowers _.
slope or less height. Fastener
/Fn]'%� P-5-1/2"
• Extend the end shingle at least 12 in,onto the adjoining roof. start
Apply succeeding courses in the same manner,extending them hem 5"exposure
across the valley and onto the adjoining roof.
• Press the shingles tightly into the valley. THESE ARE THE MANUFACTURER'S APPLICATION
• Use normal shingle fastening methods. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ROOFING CONDITIONS
DESCRIBED.TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.ASSUMES
Note:No fastener should bewithin6in.ofthevalley centerline, NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEAKS OR OTHER ROOFING
and two fasteners should be placed at the end of each shingle DEFECTS RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE
crossing the valley. MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
• To the adjoining roof plane,apply one row of shingles vertically
facing the valley and 2 in.back from the valley centerline.
Note For a neater installation, snap a chalkline over the TAMKO®,Moisture Guard Plus@,Nail Fast®,TAM-PRO®and Heritage®are registered
trademarks of TAMKO Building Products,Inc.
shingles for guidance. Information Included in these application instructions was current at time of printing.To
• To complete the valley, apply shingles on the adjoining roof obtain a copy of the most current version of these application Instructions,visit us online
plane by positioning the tip of the first shingle of each row at at tamko.com or call us at 800-641-4691.
the 2 in.point from the centerline where the edge of the vertical
shingle has been applied,covering the vertical shingle.
Central District 220 West 4th St., Joplin,MO 64801 800-641-4691 11/09
Visit Our Web Site at Northeast District 4500 Tamko Dr,, Frederick,MD 21701 800-368-2055
Southeast District 2300 35th St., Tuscaloosa,AL 35401 800-228-2656
tamko.COm Southwest District 7910 S.Central Exp., Dallas,TX 75216 800-443-1834
Western District 5300 East 43rd Ave., Denver,CO 80216 800-530-8868 4