![]() ![]() ![]() Tamko Heritage shingles weren’t the best on our list for this category, but they did receive a 4. Heavier shingles also tend to be stronger during the installation process. We judge the weight of shingles because we’ve found that shingles that weigh more tend to hold up better and provide more protection for your roof than other shingles would. Their packaging didn’t keep water out and seemed cheap, like it wouldn’t hold up well. The Tamko shingles didn’t do well on this test and only scored a 3 of 5. In cold weather, this water can freeze the shingles together or cause them to deteriorate faster than they should. One of the big things we look for with packaging is that water doesn’t get trapped inside the bundles. Bundles of shingles don’t need to look cool, but the packaging does need to keep the shingles together and protect them from the elements. Packaging: Scored 3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️įirst up, we look at the packaging. Note that each category is ranked on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the worst and 5 being the best. We’re real roofers looking for real reviews and understandings of how well these shingles will hold up as they’re installed. But we’re not a high-tech lab with simulators. Some roofers might not agree that this test covers everything it should or that all of these tests are legitimate. We also do our best to understand how well they can be installed and how well they’re going to hold up. Our annual Roofing Insights shingle test is our way of putting shingles through the wringer and giving them the closest thing to what life on a roof might be like. ![]()
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