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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

HERITAGE

ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT SHINGLES

TUSCALOOSA, AL

SHINGLES BEGIN TO AGE AS SOON AS THEY ARE EXPOSED TO NATURE. BUILDINGS EXPERIENCE

AGING FACTORS DIFFERENTLY, SO IT IS DIFFICULT TO PREDICT HOW LONG SHINGLES WILL LAST.

TAMKO PROVIDES A LIMITED WARRANTY FOR MANY PRODUCTS, THAT INCLUDES A BINDING ARBITRATION

CLAUSE AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.

YOU MAY OBTAIN A COPY OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY AT TAMKO.COM OR BY CALLING 1-800-641-4691.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Do not install until all appropriate safety precautions have been

read and understood. The TAMKO Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available at tamko.com/sds. Always use

appropriate fall protection equipment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when

working with this product. Moisture, frost, debris or other material will decrease the traction and can cause

slippery conditions when walking on the product. Applicator safety is of utmost importance.

WARNING: Use of this product in an assembly that includes polyurethane foam insulation (including without limitation

an application directly to the underside of a roof deck or within a wall assembly) may cause premature degradation or

failure of this product.

We continue to evaluate compatibility of polyurethane foams with our asphalt building products.

Chemical incompatibility, off-gassing after application and excess heat during and after application of polyurethane foams

may affect the performance of asphalt and modiﬁ ed asphalt building products and metal fasteners used with those products.

TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS LLC • P.O. BOX 97 • GALENA, KS 66739-0097 • 800-641-4691 • TAMKO.COM

Synthetic Guard and Synthetic Guard Plus are unregistered trademarks of TAMKO Building Products LLC. Rev. 08/23/2021

THESE ARE THE MANUFACTURER’S APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOFING CONDITIONS

DESCRIBED. TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS LLC

ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEAKS OR

OTHER DEFECTS RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO

FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT COVERAGE UNDER

THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND ARBITRATION

AGREEMENT. SEE THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

DETAILS.

CHECK LOCAL BUILDING CODES TO DETERMINE

SUITABILITY OF THIS PRODUCT FOR YOUR

INTENDED USE.

INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THESE APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS WAS CURRENT AT THE TIME OF

PRINTING. TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE MOST CURRENT

VERSION OF THESE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS,

VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.TAMKO.COM OR CALL

US AT 1-800-641-4691.

THIS TAMKO

PRODUCT IS COVERED BY A LIMITED

WARRANTY AND ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, THE

TERMS OF WHICH ARE PRINTED ON THE WRAPPER.

IN COLD WEATHER (BELOW 40°F), CARE MUST

BE TAKEN TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE EDGES AND

CORNERS OF THE SHINGLES.

IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC STRIP

FROM THE SHINGLES.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR HERITAGE® ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT SHINGLES TUSCALOOSA, AL SHINGLES BEGIN TO AGE AS SOON AS THEY ARE EXPOSED TO NATURE. BUILDINGS EXPERIENCE AGING FACTORS DIFFERENTLY, SO IT IS DIFFICULT TO PREDICT HOW LONG SHINGLES WILL LAST. TAMKO PROVIDES A LIMITED WARRANTY FOR MANY PRODUCTS, THAT INCLUDES A BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. YOU MAY OBTAIN A COPY OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY AT TAMKO.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR HERITAGE® ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT SHINGLES TUSCALOOSA, AL This may be reduced to one square foot of ventilation area per 300 square feet if at least 40% and not more than 50% of venting is provided not more than 3 feet below the ridge and if a Class I or II vapor barrier is installed on the warm–in–winter side of the ceiling in climate zones 6, 7, and 8 as recommended by the 2018 International Residential Code. For more information consult your design professional.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR HERITAGE® ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT SHINGLES TUSCALOOSA, AL 3. FASTENERS (continued) Correct placement of the fasteners is critical to the performance of the shingle. If the fasteners are not placed as shown in the diagram as described below, this will result in the termination of TAMKO’s liabilities under the Limited Warranty and Arbitration Agreement.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR HERITAGE® ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT SHINGLES TUSCALOOSA, AL 4. UNDERLAYMENT UNDERLAYMENT: An underlayment must be applied over the entire deck before the installation of TAMKO® shingles. Failure to add underlayment can cause premature failure of the shingles, which is not covered by TAMKO’s Limited Warranty and Arbitration Agreement.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR HERITAGE® ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT SHINGLES TUSCALOOSA, AL 5. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) The butt of the shingle should be aligned with the top edge of the sawtooth of the underlying shingle for a 5-5/8" exposure. When you make your final cut at the roof’s edge, flip any pieces that are 8" or longer back onto the roof. These pieces can be worked in anywhere without creating zippers or color variations. your first course shingle to make 29" and a 10-3/8" length. 1.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR HERITAGE® ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT SHINGLES TUSCALOOSA, AL 9. VALLEY APPLICATION 10. HIP AND RIDGE FASTENING DETAIL Center a minimum 36" wide sheet of TAMKO® Moisture Guard®, TW Metal and Tile Underlayment, any self-adhesive underlayment designed for use with asphalt shingles which meets ASTM D1970, or a minimum 50 lb. roll roofing in the valley. Nail the underlayment only where necessary to hold it in place and then only nail the outside edges.