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TAMKO’s StormFighter FLEX™ Wins Experts’ Choice Innovative Product Award

TAMKO’s newest innovation in the Proline™ shingle series, StormFighter FLEX™, won the Experts’ Choice Award for roofing products in the Innovative Product Showcase and Awards Program powered by the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Learn more...

TAMKO Titan XT® Shingle Wins 2024 "Product of the Year" Award!

Titan XT® shingle has been named the 2024 "Product of the Year'' winner in the Home Protection category by Product of the Year USA - the nation's largest consumer-voted award for product innovation. Learn more...

A Winning Combination: TAMKO Becomes Official Roofing Partner of the Kansas City Chiefs

TAMKO Building Products LLC announces it is the official roofing partner of the Kansas City Chiefs. This multi-year agreement combines two winning brands to benefit fans of both great football and great roofing. Kansas City Chiefs fans, visitors, and viewers will see new TAMKO signage and activations at Chiefs games in GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, as well as special co-branded digital content online. Learn more...

TAMKO and EagleView Team Up to Offer Innovative New Drone Service to Contractors

TAMKO Certified Contractors can be among the first to experience EagleView Assess, an innovative new drone service that helps contractors to quickly visualize roof damage. Plus, contractors have discounted access to EagleView’s aerial roof measurement reports as a result of a new program provided through The TAMKO Edge® contractor loyalty program.  Learn more...

TAMKO Honored with Multiple Industry Safety Awards

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has recognized TAMKO Building Products for its commitment to workplace safety with 13 prestigious awards for the company’s achievements in 2022. This includes the ARMA Perfect Employee Safety Certificate presented to six different TAMKO facilities and the Award of Excellence awarded to TAMKO’s Inwood, West Virginia facility for achieving a perfect safety score for three consecutive years. Learn more...

TAMKO Announces New Titan XT® Class 3 UL 2218 Impact Rating

One of the most innovative shingles on the market has even more to offer contractors and property owners with a new Class 3 Impact Rating, classified by Underwriters Laboratories according to UL 2218 testing and certification. Shingles that hold the Class 3 Impact Rating may qualify for property owner insurance premium discounts. Learn more...

TAMKO Donates $250,000 to Red Cross for Houston-Area Disaster Relief Efforts Following EF3 Tornado

TAMKO Building Products LLC is donating $250,000 to the Houston Chapter of the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts to help those affected by a devastating tornado earlier this week in the towns of Deer Park and Pasadena, Texas. Jeff Beyer, TAMKO’s Chief Operating Officer, presented the check to Red Cross officials this morning. Learn more...

TAMKO Launches Exciting New Benefits for Certified Contractors

TAMKO Certified Contractors can now benefit from a new homeowner leads solution with an automated integration in The TAMKO Edge™ portal, plus a new digital site for ordering important marketing materials including product samples and literature and getting it shipped directly to their address.  Learn more...

Jeff Beyer Promoted to Chief Operating Officer; Welcomes Prithvi Gandhi as Chief Financial Officer

TAMKO is proud to promote longtime TAMKO executive Jeff Beyer to Chief Operating Officer, and welcome Prithvi (Prith) Gandhi, who joins TAMKO in Beyer’s previous position as Chief Financial Officer.  Learn more...

TAMKO Wins Favorite Employer Titles for Fifth Consecutive Year

Participants in the 2022 Joplin Globe’s Reader’s Choice Favorites of the Four States annual contest voted TAMKO Building Products the “Favorite Industrial Employer” for the fifth consecutive year, and “Favorite Employer” for the fourth consecutive year. Contest results were published July 31.  Learn more...

TAMKO Introduces 3 New Cash-Back Incentives for Contractors to Experience the Proline Shingle Series

With three new promotions to “Experience Proline,” TAMKO gives an advantage to all contractors whether they are already using Proline shingles or if they are looking to try the products for the first time. There has never been a better time than now for contractors to experience the Proline difference and earn significant cash back for their business throughout 2022. Learn more...

TAMKO Launches Three Industry-Leading Digital Affinity Programs for the TAMKO Edge

To bring even more business support to roofing contractors, TAMKO Building Products launches three new affinity programs for members of The TAMKO Edge™ contractor program featuring some of the biggest names in the industry – EagleView, HailTrace and RoofersCoffeeShop®. Learn more...

TAMKO Celebrates Roofing Innovation Milestone with 20th Anniversary of Six Sigma Program

The implementation of Six Sigma at TAMKO in 2002 revolutionized the company’s focus on quality, process improvement and innovation and helped drive the company’s mission to provide consistent quality building products to homeowners across the nation.  Learn more...

TAMKO Launches New No-Minimum ‘Experience Titan XT’ Rewards Promotion Today

This new promotion coincides with the one-year anniversary of TAMKO’s launch of the Titan XT™ shingles and provides significant opportunity for roofing contractors to Experience Titan XT™ in a way that earns them more money while growing their business with a shingle product that has been garnering industry praise for its innovation and performance.  Learn more...

TAMKO Chairman Emerita Passes Away at Age 94

Ethelmae Humphreys, 94, considered the matriarch of the roofing industry, died December 27. Ethelmae is the daughter of TAMKO-founder E.L. Craig, and she worked for the building products manufacturer since 1948. She had been a consistent presence in the roofing industry for nearly three-quarters of a century. Learn more...

TAMKO Adds New TAMKO HeritageShield™ Enhanced Limited Warranty for Certified Contractors

TAMKO Heritage shingles get brand refresh and new enhanced warranty that extends Full Start period when installed and registered by a TAMKO Certified Contractor in The TAMKO Edge™ contractor program  Learn more...

TAMKO Announces New Cash Back Rewards Programs for 2022

New Edge Rewards opens cash-back rewards for all non-certified roofing contractors in The TAMKO Edge™ free contractor program, and TAMKO announces best Pro Rewards program yet for TAMKO Certified Contractors  Learn more...

Popular Demand Extends TAMKO Heritage Proline Challenge Rewards Program

Due to popular demand and positive feedback from contractors, TAMKO Building Products LLC is extending the purchase window for The Heritage Proline™ Challenge, a rewards program that challenges roofing contractors to try the innovative Heritage Proline Titan XT™ and StormFighter IR™ shingles and pays them cash back on their qualifying purchases of the products.  Learn more...

TAMKO Ennis Celebrates 25 Years of Success

TAMKO Building Products LLC is honored to recognize its Ennis, Texas manufacturing facility for 25 years of success and celebrate the employees who made this milestone achievement possible. TAMKO marked the official anniversary on October 2, 2021 and the facility will be celebrating with an employee appreciation cookout. Learn more...

TAMKO Wins Multiple Honors As Top Employer & Most Iconic Business

TAMKO Building Products has again been recognized with top honors as a preferred employer and for the first-ever time as an iconic business in the annual Reader’s Choice Favorites of the Four States contest held by The Joplin Globe, a newspaper in existence since 1896. Contest winners are voted on by community members in the Four States area, which is the place where TAMKO began in 1944. Learn more...

TAMKO and JobNimbus Team Up to Offer New Contractor Discounts in The TAMKO Edge™ Program

TAMKO Building Products LLC and JobNimbus have joined forces to make one of the most popular roofing marketing tools more accessible than ever. New discounts available to contractors enrolled in TAMKO’s new contractor loyalty program The TAMKO Edge™ puts the powerful JobNimbus CRM platform in reach of every size contractor. As one of the “perks” of The TAMKO Edge™ program, all roofing contractors enrolled in the program will receive a waived orientation fee valued at $1,500 and TAMKO Certified Contractors can access even more JobNimbus savings and discounts. Learn more...

TAMKO Adds New Greensky® Offer for High-Volume Certified Contractors in the TAMKO Edge™ Program

TAMKO Building Products LLC is helping qualifying high-volume roofing contractors seal the deal with more customers and earn significant GreenSky® rebates through a new GreenSky® offer that opens up new financing rates for contractors with $3 million or more in annual sales revenue. TAMKO Certified Contractors with a lower volume can still qualify for a special rate sheet through another great GreenSky® offer available through The TAMKO Edge™ program. Learn more...

TAMKO ‘Challenges’ Roofing Contractors to Try New Heritage Proline Shingles, Announces New Promotion

After receiving enthusiastic industry feedback and being named Editor’s Choice for “Innovation” in a prominent trade publication for its popular new Titan XT™ and StormFighter IR™ shingles, TAMKO Building Products is challenging roofing contractors to try the products for themselves and providing an incentive to do so.  Learn more...

TAMKO Expands Color Line and Distribution Area for Innovative New Titan XT Shingles

After launching the new performance-based shingle in the Midwest and Northeast in March 2021, Titan XT™ shingles have received critical acclaim and rave reviews from roofing contractors and distributors alike and demand for the shingle has driven multiple expansions of both color options and distribution states. Learn more...

TAMKO Launches New Vendor Offerings Designed to Boost Roofing Contractor Business Growth

The perks offered to roofing professionals registered in The TAMKO Edge™ contractor loyalty program keep getting better with the addition of three new vendor offerings to the TAMKO lineup of digital tools and vendor discounts. TAMKO Building Products LLC is proud to work with EverCommerce, a software solutions service business, to offer TAMKO certified and non-certified contractors some of the best discounts in the industry on some of the most sought-after roofing business tools and marketing services. Learn more...

TAMKO Knoxville Plant Celebrates 45-Year Milestone & Recognizes Retirement of Longtime Leadership

On July 15, TAMKO Building Products proudly celebrates the 45th anniversary of its Knoxville, Tennessee plant, along with the retirements of Steve Russell and Arnold “Scott” Newby, two TAMKO leaders who both achieved 44-year careers and were instrumental to the long-term success of the Knoxville facility.  Learn more...

TAMKO Retirees Built Legacy of Continuous Improvement

Continuous Improvement advocates Tim Whelan & Mike Carder recognized on the anniversary week of the television special that inspired a decades-long commitment to Continuous Improvement at TAMKO. The television special, which aired on June 24, 1980, captured the attention of longtime TAMKO President J.P. Humphreys and served as TAMKO’s official introduction to W. Edwards Deming and his Total Quality Management principles. Learn more...

TAMKO Promotes Rich Caron to Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Caron is responsible for all functions of information technology at TAMKO, leading IT strategic and operational planning to help achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the company. Learn more...

TAMKO Announces Executive Sales Leadership Promotions

TAMKO is proud to continue its focus on Sales & Marketing with the promotions of two key leaders. Longtime TAMKO executive Stephen McNally has been promoted to Senior Vice President, and Alex Hines has been promoted to McNally’s previous position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Learn more...

TAMKO Thanks Firefighters with Donations In Kansas and Missouri

“We all benefit daily from the dedication of first responders and their commitment to service above self,” said David Humphreys, TAMKO’s Chairman and CEO. “It’s our honor to celebrate firefighters and thank them for their sacrifices and contributions they’ve made to our communities.” Learn more...

TAMKO Launches Contractor Loyalty Program Featuring State-of-the-Art Digital Portal

The new program and digital portal are designed to provide loyal roofing contractors with an enhanced customer experience. Certified contractors can also access more rewards than ever, and offer the most unique extended warranties in the industry, including options for both shingle-only enhanced warranties and an optional system warranty upgrade – all offered on a variety of eligible TAMKO products, including the popular Titan XT™ and StormFighter IR™ shingles just launched last month as part of the new Heritage Proline™ series of premium architectural shingles. Learn more...

Titan XT & StormFighter IR: TAMKO’s Newest & Most Advanced Shingles

Today, TAMKO Building Products LLC officially launches Titan XT™ and StormFighter IR™ in the all-new Heritage Proline™ series of shingles, TAMKO’s most advanced shingle line yet. Titan XT™ and StormFighter IR™ shingles combine several of the most in-demand product enhancements, creating one of the most advanced premium architectural shingle series on the market, supported by one of the best wind warranties in the industry. Learn more...

TAMKO’s Rick the Roofer Retires with Impressive 52-Year Career in the Roofing Industry

Taylor’s career includes 25 years as a roofing contractor in St. Louis, Missouri, working in his family-run roofing business. After joining the TAMKO team in 1994, Taylor represented TAMKO in various field sales roles, including Territory Manager over the St. Louis area. Throughout his 27-year career at TAMKO, Taylor was passionate about training TAMKO sales representatives, contractors and distributors about the company’s products and proper installations, which inspired the company’s initiative to share Taylor’s expertise and product knowledge on a wider scale. Learn more...

TAMKO Launches Two New Products and All-New Contractor Loyalty Program

In March 2021, TAMKO will launch the new Heritage Proline™ series of Premium Architectural Shingles featuring two new TAMKO laminated asphalt shingles – Titan XT™ and StormFighter IR™ – designed for easier installation and higher performance in withstanding extreme weather conditions. The new Heritage Proline series for the professional roofing contractor harnesses the power of innovation and extreme technology to create shingles with the features roofing professionals need, the protection the market demands, and the beauty homeowners desire. Learn more...

TAMKO Donates Roof to Wounded Veteran Who Dedicates His Life to Serving Other Veterans

After committing his life to serving so many others like himself, wounded United States Marine Corporal Chris Miller found himself on the receiving end of veteran support as he became the recipient of several generous contributions for his new home, including a donated roof from TAMKO Building Products LLC and installation from Ohio contractor Absolute Assurance Restorations, thanks to the coordinated efforts of Texas contractor Atlas Restoration. Learn more...

TAMKO® Receives Roofing Industry Recognition For Safety Achievements In Manufacturing

This Manufacturing Day, TAMKO Building Products LLC celebrates its employees’ outstanding accomplishments in demonstrating a dedication to workplace safety, recently represented by nine prestigious manufacturing safety awards. TAMKO facilities across the nation were recognized with Perfect Employee Safety Certificates and Certificates of Safety Improvement by the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) during its annual Accident Prevention Contest. Learn more...

TAMKO® Wins 2020 Top Employer Honors For Third Year In A Row

The four-state community has once again voted to give TAMKO Building Products top honors as a respected employer in multiple contests in the region. This is the third year in a row TAMKO has been named Favorite Industrial Employer and the second year in a row to receive the top recognition award as Favorite Employer overall in the Reader’s Choice Favorites of the Four States annual contest, hosted by regional newspaper, The Joplin Globe. Learn more...

TAMKO® Supports Homes For Hope Roofing Donation

A recent donation of roofing shingles has international implications. TAMKO Building Products LLC provided the roofing for the recently completed Schuber Mitchell Homes for Hope project in Northwest Arkansas. The home was sold and the profits go toward fighting global poverty by providing micro-loans to entrepreneurs in developing nations.  Learn more...

Roofing Industry Loses Longtime Sales Executive Tom Rock After Nearly 50 Years of Service

With nearly 50 years in the roofing industry, Tom Rock was a highly respected salesman and corporate leader who spent his career at the manufacturing giants of both TAMKO Building Products LLC and GAF. But, his greatest legacy may be the scores of young men and women that he mentored over his extensive tenure. Learn more...

New On-Demand Roof Measurements & 3D Modeling Help Contractors Close Deals Virtually

The new functionality of TAMKO’s Shingle Styles Visualizer enables customers to order realistic roof visualizations, 3D models, and accurate roof measurement reports powered by the industry-trusted EagleView^® technology, now available to TAMKO customers at a discount and no need for a monthly subscription. Information available on TAMKO’s Shingle Styles Visualizer includes roof dimensions, areas, slopes, roof squares, and other vital information, enabling a contact-free process for design, estimation and bidding. Learn more...

TAMKO Adds Online Resources for Contractors & Homeowners

TAMKO Building Products LLC is launching a new collection of online resources today to coincide with the first day of the 2020 International Roofing Expo. These new articles and pages are part of TAMKO’s effort to better educate homeowners about roofing with TAMKO^® shingles and to provide resources contractors can use to grow their businesses.  Learn more...

TAMKO Unveils New Brand Positioning at International Builders’ Show 2020

Today, TAMKO Building Products LLC unveils its new brand positioning and beautiful new accompanying imagery to the largest construction and building crowd in the world at the 2020 International Builders’ Show.

The new brand promise “The Colors You Want. The Name You Trust.” builds on TAMKO’s superior shingle color offerings and history of long-term leadership in the roofing industry. TAMKO engineered the first shingle color line specifically designed to emulate the beautiful colors and diverse textures found in nature in the 1970s, forever changing the industry.  Learn more...

TAMKO TW Seam Tape Receives Critical Acclaim

TAMKO’s popular waterproofing product, TW Seam Tape, has earned not only a solid reputation among contractors, but a spot in the top 40 roofing products of 2019 by a leading construction industry magazine. As a part of TAMKO’s full line of waterproofing products, TW Seam Tape is used to close sheathing gaps on roof decks and also features an innovative design highlighting its ability to resist water entry and withstand high wind events.  Learn more...

Learn How to Save Time and Money at Upcoming International Tradeshows

Across America, roofing professionals are learning how to save time and money from TAMKO’s Rick the Roofer^® as he offers first-hand product and industry knowledge on national roadshow tours. This year, roofing professionals will have even more opportunities to learn the latest with Rick the Roofer as he kicks off the 2020 TAMKO Roadshow with some of the industry’s biggest events in the world, including the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nevada January 21-23 and the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Dallas, Texas February 4-6.  Learn more...

TAMKO’s Art Weiss Named President of International Compliance and Ethics Governing Board

With strong values of honesty, integrity and compliance rooted in its foundation, TAMKO Building Products LLC has held itself to a higher standard when it comes to compliance and ethics. TAMKO is proud to announce that its Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer, Art Weiss, has been named President of the joint governing board for the Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics and the Health Care Compliance Association (SCCE/HCCA), an organization that has more than 20,000 members in over 100 countries.  Learn more...

TAMKO Boosts Contractor Benefits with Cutting-Edge JobNimbus CRM

TAMKO announces a new strategic relationship with JobNimbus that will help contractors take their businesses to the next level. Through this new relationship, TAMKO^® Pro Certified Contractors can now benefit from excusive discounts for JobNimbus’ powerful Customer Relationship Management platform designed specifically for contractors. Learn more...

TAMKO Upgrades TW-105 Flashing with Longer UV Protection

Contractors can now get three-times longer UV protection with the newly-upgraded TW-105 Flashing Membrane from TAMKO Building Products LLC. The new TW-105 includes white polymer surface film technology that gives the product increased UV resistance. This new generation of TW-105 increases the UV resistance from the original 60 days to a new, extended length of 180 days. Learn more...

TAMKO Celebrates 75 Years In Roofing Industry This Week

Much has changed in the roofing industry since 1944, but one thing has remained constant – the letters T‑A‑M‑K‑O as a trusted name in building products. This week, TAMKO Building Products LLC celebrates 75 years in business with a historic anniversary and employee events, including a picnic at its Downtown Operations facility in Joplin, Missouri. Learn more...

Restoring Multiple Roof Systems on Historic Structure Is a Labor of Love

Re-roofing a 130-year-old mill to protect the interior while preserving its key historic characteristics presents unique challenges. Throw in local attachment to the building and a personal relationship with the owner and the stakes for doing the project right get even higher. This was the challenge presented to Dave Fisher’s crew in re-roofing the Evans Candy Store in Lancaster County, done in stages over the last several years, with the most recent project being completed in 2018. Learn more...

A Guide to Affordable Home Improvement

The holy grail of home improvement is a project that makes a big difference to the appearance or value of the home without breaking the bank. The key is to focus on low-cost, quality items that will give the most bang for your buck.  Learn more...

Homeowner Guide to Reading Your Roof – What’s Normal and What’s Not

Like all exterior building products, asphalt shingles start to age as soon as they are exposed to nature. Buildings experience aging factors differently, so it’s difficult to predict how long shingles will last. With storm chasers and insurance adjusters claiming roof damage or defective shingles after major weather events, it’s important for homeowners to arm themselves with information about what type of roof aging is normal, and most importantly, what is not. Learn more...

5 Metal Roofing Myths

Asphalt shingles may be the most popular roofing in the U.S. by volume, but metal roofing is gaining popularity for its durability, longevity and low-maintenance benefits. Still, many people are unfamiliar with the product and have misconceptions about this quality roofing option.  Learn more...

TAMKO, Blair Exteriors, Heely Brown Donate Roof for Tuscaloosa’s One Place

For 20 years, Tuscaloosa’s One Place has been a resource hub for families in times of need. But last year, the group found itself in need of help. The nonprofit offers a variety of services, including after-school care for children, parenting classes, teen intervention and mentoring, GED courses and workforce development. In the last two decades, the organization has become an important service provider in western Alabama.  Learn more...

WWII Vet Who Served General Patton in D-Day Invasion Gets Home Renovation Thanks to Community Effort

The renovations included electrical work, sheetrock, new furniture, and a full roof replacement. The roofing material was donated by major shingle manufacturer TAMKO Building Products, and the installation by Houston contractor Walton Roofing.  Learn more...

TAMKO Donates $100,000 to Red Cross for SW MO Disaster Relief Efforts Following May 22 Tornadoes

TAMKO Building Products LLC is donating $100,000 to the Ozark Chapter of the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts in three Southwest Missouri counties – Jasper, Newton and Barton. David Humphreys, TAMKO’s President and CEO, presented the check to the Red Cross Ozark Chapter this morning. Learn more...

TAMKO Sponsors Field of Honor Event Supporting Veterans and First Responders on Memorial Day Weekend

For the fourth year in a row, a striking visual statement of more than 600 full-sized flags will mark Memorial Day weekend at the Field of Honor® event in the town of Ijamsville, Maryland. TAMKO Building Products is a proud sponsor of this event, and even more proud that one of its own employees, Anthony Margiotta, founded the event in 2016. Learn more...

TAMKO Donates Roof for Covington Homes St. Jude Dream Home

Once companies have the pleasure of participating in a St. Jude Dream Home project, they seem to want to do it again and again. At least, that’s the case for award-winning Colorado builder Covington Homes and major shingle manufacturer TAMKO Building Products. This is the fourth Colorado Springs Dream Home project that Covington Homes has taken the lead on, the last several of which were completed at zero cost to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, resulting in 100 percent of the proceeds from the Dream Home raffle directly supporting St. Jude and their mission of eradicating childhood cancer.  Learn more...

TAMKO Introduces New TW Seam Tape for Added Protection of Roof Deck

Contractors can now offer an additional layer of protection with the new TAMKO TW Seam Tape used to close sheathing gaps on the roof deck and help keep water from entering the home. Learn more...

Money-saving roofing secrets every homeowner should know

Replacing an aging or damaged roof is an important step in providing crucial protection from the damage the elements can dish out — from heat, wind and rain, to snow, sleet and hail. But homeowners may not realize that the type of roof shingle they choose can make a big difference, not only in the protection it offers to the home, but also in the cost of their homeowners’ insurance. Here are a few things homeowners should keep in mind when looking to save money with a new roof.  Learn more...

TAMKO Celebrates Workplace Safety Week with New Roofing Industry Recognition for Safety Achievements

TAMKO Building Products is kicking off a nationally-recognized workplace safety week by announcing a new set of prestigious industry awards for safety at the company’s manufacturing facilities. Learn more...

TAMKO Voted Best Employer

TAMKO Building Products Inc. is again overwhelmed by the support from the four-states community it’s called home for over 75 years. The community recently voted TAMKO “Best Industrial Employer” for the second year in a row, and for the first time ever, “Best Employer” overall, in The Joplin Globe newspaper’s “2019 Readers’ Choice Favorites of the Four States” contest. The four-states refers to a region where Southwest Missouri, Southeast Kansas, Northeast Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas connect and this is the area where TAMKO was founded in 1944. Learn more...

TAMKO Used 1.1 Billion Pounds of Recycled Material Since 2013

For 75 years, TAMKO has taken a proactive approach to continuous improvement, including sustainable practices that are both good for the environment and make great business sense.  Learn more...

TAMKO Welcomes Carlyle Global Partners as Strategic Minority Investment Partner

TAMKO^® Building Products, Inc., one of the nation’s largest independent manufacturers of residential roofing products, today announced that Carlyle Global Partners (CGP) will become a long-term strategic minority investor in its asphalt roofing and building materials business. CGP is the long-duration investment fund of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm with $216 billion of assets under management. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to close in Q2 2019, have not been disclosed. Learn more...

TAMKO Recognized by UL For More Than 50 Years of Dedication to Product Safety

UL presented the “50-years Dedication to Safety” award to TAMKO on February 11 at the International Roofing Expo in Nashville, Tennessee in honor of UL’s 125th anniversary. This year, TAMKO also celebrates a significant milestone of 75 years in business. The award was presented to TAMKO for its long, continuous relationship with UL and its focus on product safety, as evidenced by its product certifications.  Learn more...

TAMKO Kicks Off 75th Anniversary in Business at 75th International Builders’ Show

What started as one small location in an old streetcar barn in southwest Missouri, has grown to one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of roofing. Today, TAMKO Building Products, Inc. celebrates that history by officially kicking off its 75th year in business at the 75th NAHB International Builders' Show^® (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Learn more...

TAMKO Unveils New Heritage IR Shingles

TAMKO Building Products, Inc. is expanding its popular Heritage^® line of laminated asphalt shingles to include a new Heritage^® IR shingle. The innovative new reinforced shingle is classified by the Underwriters Laboratories for compliance with UL 2218 Class 4 Impact Resistance.

The UL 2218 Class 4 classification may qualify for homeowner insurance premium discounts. Requirements and discounts vary based on insurance provider and state. Homeowners should check with their insurance agent about potential savings on their home insurance premiums.  Learn more...

TAMKO Launches New Limited Lifetime Warranty

TAMKO Building Products, Inc. is offering homeowners longer protection for one of their biggest home investments through a new enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty.

The new Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to installations on owner-occupied, single-family structures of TAMKO’s most popular products – the Heritage family of laminated asphalt shingles, including TAMKO^® Heritage^®, Heritage^® Premium, Heritage^® Vintage^®, Heritage Woodgate^® and the new Heritage^® IR shingle.  Learn more...

TAMKO’s Most Popular Contractor Reward Returns in 2019 with Shingle Bucks Cash Back Program

TAMKO’s popular Shingle Bucks contractor rewards program is back in 2019 and better than ever – now with no earnings cap and no minimum purchase required. Now, professional roofing contractors can earn money back on all qualifying purchases of TAMKO^® Heritage^® Vintage^®, Heritage^® Premium, Heritage Woodgate^®, Heritage Elite Glass-Seal^®, TAMKO Shingle Starter, TAMKO Hip & Ridge and a variety of accessory products.  Learn more...

TAMKO Enhances Pro Certified Contractor Program with Unlimited Cash Back Pro Rewards

TAMKO^® Pro Certified Contractors can already offer homeowners an enhanced roof warranty at no additional cost, but now, they can earn cash back on all eligible TAMKO roofing products through new enhancements to the TAMKO Pro Rewards Program.

TAMKO Pro Rewards offers credit on purchases of TAMKO’s popular shingle lines, including all Heritage^® line shingles, MetalWorks^® steel shingles and TAMKO’s Elite Glass-Seal^® 3-tab shingles. And TAMKO Pros can also earn cash back on many TAMKO accessory products like Hip & Ridge, Starter Shingles and Moisture Guard^®, as well as TAMKO’s family of ventilation products.  Learn more...

TAMKO Unveils New Waterproofing Product

TAMKO^® TW Flash-N-Wrap^® Pro is designed to help ensure a tight seal around window and door perimeters to keep moisture out, reduce airflow and can improve energy efficiency. Featuring a treated release film on the adhesive side of the flashing, TW Flash-N-Wrap Pro installs easily and adheres firmly. This new self-adhering flashing has been tested to meet our strict endurance requirements allowing it to be left exposed for up to 180 days. Learn more...

Founding Sponsor TAMKO Deepens Relationship with National Women In Roofing as Diamond Sponsor

TAMKO was one of the first manufacturers to sponsor NWIR as a Founding Sponsor when the trade group started two years ago. And recently, TAMKO deepened its relationship with the organization, pledging its support of NWIR at the Diamond Sponsor level.

“NWIR was a natural fit for TAMKO,” said Kim Eckerman, TAMKO director of communications and member of the national NWIR Communications Committee. “Our company is built on a deeply-held belief in the freedom of all people, regardless of gender, race or religion, to be as successful as they choose to be, pursuing their passions in business and life.” Learn more...

The TAMKO Roadshow Featuring Rick the Roofer™ Rolls Into 2019 International Tradeshows

In February, Rick the Roofer™ and the traveling roadshow will make appearances in the TAMKO booth at both the International Roofing Expo in Nashville, Tennessee and the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Learn more...

TAMKO Launches First Cash Back Rewards Program Specifically Dedicated to Waterproofing Professionals

For the first time ever, waterproofing professionals have their own dedicated rewards program where they can now earn unlimited cash back when they purchase qualifying TAMKO^® Waterproofing products.  Learn more...

TAMKO Donates Roof to Surprise Project for Phoenix Single Mother with Failing Roof

TAMKO shingles now cover what was gaping holes and the exposed roof deck of Phoenix single mother Rachel’s home only a few weeks ago. Rachel was the beneficiary of a new TAMKO roof and other home repairs during a Phoenix-area 3TV news feature called Arizona's Family Surprise Squad.

The repairs to Rachel’s home were made possible through donations of product and labor from members of the Arizona Roofing Contractors Association’s Young Professionals group, including TAMKO Building Products, Inc. who provided shingles for the roof.  Learn more...

TAMKO and Mayberry Construction Join Forces to Give Joplin Mother a New Roof for #GivingTuesday

This #GivingTuesday, TAMKO Building Products, Mayberry Construction and dozens of generous individuals all played a part in easing the burdens of a hardworking single mother by providing the materials and labor to install a new roof. The roof was in desperate need of repairs and the estimated cost to replace the shingles was $15,000. The homeowner was looking for a second job to pay for the repair costs when a community effort to replace her roof took off. Learn more...

Economic Study Projects TAMKO Will Benefit Missouri’s Economy by $4 Billion Over Next 25 Years

A recent economic study predicts the Joplin-based company will continue to have a profound impact on the region’s economy with projections that TAMKO will generate approximately $4 billion in economic activity in Missouri over the next 25 years with an estimated $3.2 billion in economic benefits in the Joplin-area alone.  Learn more...

TAMKO Donates Roof System to Veteran’s Custom-Built House for Operation FINALLY HOME Project in TX

Wounded Texas veteran Charlotte Ferris is one of the latest Dallas-Fort Worth area veterans to receive a custom-built, mortgage-free house through nonprofit organization Operation FINALLY HOME, and the generosity of builders and manufacturers including McBee Homes and TAMKO Building Products, Inc.  Learn more...

TAMKO’s Art Weiss Earns Vice President Title for National Compliance and Ethics Governing Board

TAMKO Building Products, Inc. is proud to announce that its Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer, Art Weiss, has earned the title of Vice President of the joint governing board for the Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics and the Health Care Compliance Association (SCCE/HCCA).  Learn more...

TAMKO Donates Roof for Veterans Service Dog Project

New Patriot PAWS guest house built with support of Dallas Builders Association will provide space for veterans to stay and train with their new service dogs during pairing process. Learn more...

TAMKO and Aspen Contracting Provide Roofs to Three Homeowners in Need

Three deserving homeowners across the U.S. just got some very good news. TAMKO Building Products, Inc. is once again supporting Aspen Contracting’s annual “Covers 4 Others” program by donating three roof systems to families nominated and chosen by the public to receive a free roof. Learn more...

TAMKO Supports Honor Flights for Veterans

TAMKO Building Products, Inc. has provided financial and flight support for Honor Flight trips through Central Missouri Honor Flight, one of the 131 hubs in the national Honor Flight Network that operates in 46 states throughout the U.S. The Honor Flight Network helps transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifice.  Learn more...

Rick “the Roofer” Goes West for Upcoming TAMKO Customer Appreciation Events

The customer appreciation events will feature free food, TAMKO gear giveaways and product demonstrations. During the events, contractors can learn time saving techniques that can help improve the profitability of their business, see the latest products in action, receive hands-on training, see preferred installation methods and gain access to sales tools, business resources and exclusive contractor programs.  Learn more...

Best of HomeAdvisor Awards go to TAMKO Pros

Nine TAMKO Building Products Pro Certified Contractors have been recognized as the best-of-the-best roofing contractors by HomeAdvisor, a leading home services marketplace. According to HomeAdvisor, “The service professionals who earn this award can display the accolade proudly knowing that they exemplify traits of highly-rated businesses and leaders in their space.”  Learn more...

Don't Re-Roof Until You Do These 5 Things

With spring officially arriving, home improvement season is swinging into full gear. Fair warning to homeowners looking to hire a professional, 2018 is predicted to be a record-breaker. When you add 2018’s remodeling demand with the much-talked-about skilled labor shortage, on top of the recovery from last year’s hurricane season, homeowners could be tempted to jump right into major home work, all without doing their homework first.  Learn more...

TAMKO Honored with Multiple Industry Safety Awards

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has recognized TAMKO Building Products, Inc. for its commitment to workplace safety with nine prestigious awards for the company’s achievements in 2017. This includes the ARMA Perfect Safety Award which went to three different TAMKO facilities.

“Safety is a top priority and essential to all we do at TAMKO,” said TAMKO’s President and CEO David Humphreys. “TAMKO’s safety message to all employees is simple: If it’s not safe, don’t do it. And, I’m proud of our employees’ continued efforts to put that message into practice every day.” Learn more...

4 Tips To Mitigate Home Improvement Costs

As a homeowner getting ready to start a project, what can you do to minimize costs?

1. Don’t delay
2. Look for low-cost quality products
3. Choose a reputable contractor
4. Plan, plan, plan

TAMKO Releases Latest Community Stewardship Report

In 2017, TAMKO and the Humphreys family, which owns and operates the company, provided more than $3.2 million in charitable donations and sponsorships. Among these, Debra and David Humphreys established the Humphreys Scholars Excellence Award with a $1 million gift to Missouri Southern State University in Joplin for academic scholarships for students majoring in math, science, technology, and teaching.  Learn more...

TAMKO Announces Rick “the Roofer”: A Professional Resource for Contractors

TAMKO is excited to announce a new resource for roofing industry professionals: Rick the Roofer, also known as Field Sales Training Manager Rick Taylor. As a TAMKO products expert with nearly 50 years of roofing industry experience, including the past 24 years at TAMKO, Rick the Roofer will specialize in product and installation training. Learn more...

TAMKO Introduces TW-Drain 220 for Above Grade Waterproofing

Contractors will be able to take their concrete waterproofing project to the next level with TAMKO’s new TW-Drain 220, a drain mat designed with core and fabric construction to help keep water out of residential, multifamily and light commercial projects. Learn more...

Top 4 Factors That Affect The Cost Of A New Roof

No one wants to pay more for something than they have to, especially when it comes to a large home improvement purchase. So, why can there be thousands of dollars difference between contractor bids for neighboring homes? And how can homeowners get an idea of what a new roof will cost? Learn more...

Earn Yeti And Camping Gear with TAMKO’s Roof More. Get More. Rewards Program

TAMKO’s Roof More. Get More. program runs for three periods throughout 2018. In Period 1 (February 15 - May 15), the rewards include everything YETI – from tumblers to coolers. In Period 2 (May 16 - August 15), the rewards include everything needed for a camping trip – from portable chairs to a kayak. The rewards get bigger and better as contractors buy more TAMKO® shingles. Period 3 (August 16 - November 15) prizes will be announced later this year.  Learn more...

TAMKO Sponsored American Tennis Star Wins Miami Open

John Isner is currently ranked #9 in the ATP World Tour and just celebrated the biggest win of his 14-year career, beating out #4 ranked German, Alexander Zverev, to win the Miami Open on April 1. Learn more...

Exclusive Training for TAMKO® Pro Certified Contractors

TAMKO is excited to offer new live webinar training exclusively for its Pro Certified Contractors. The training is available now and includes multiple webinars that cover business tools to help contractors increase and manage their business.  Learn more...

TAMKO Voted Best Industrial Employer

Since its founding in Joplin in 1944, TAMKO has become a preferred employer in the Joplin-area with more than 700 employees in the four-state area, and producing about $400 million in payroll and capital spending in the four-state area in the past six years. TAMKO’s salaries, wages and benefits are at the top of the scale for the region and the average gross annual income for TAMKO production hourly employees in Missouri is more than $65,000.  Learn more...

TAMKO Announces New Rewards Program: Roof More. Get More.

Get rewards for hard work with TAMKO Building Products, Inc.'s new program: Roof More. Get More. Beginning February 15, professional roofing contractors can earn rewards all year long through qualifying purchases of TAMKO® products. Plus, they can be entered to win the grand prize sweepstakes, where one lucky winner will choose between a new ATV or a $15,000 travel voucher to plan a dream vacation. Learn more...

TAMKO Introduces Perforated Starter to Save Contractors Time and Reduce Waste

Made from fiberglass mat coated with asphalt and surfaced with ceramic granules, the Perforated Starter course shingle is the answer to roofing contractors need for an easy to install starter strip prior to shingle application. The perforation ensures that contractors no longer lose time field cutting shingles to the appropriate size while reducing related waste. Learn more...

TAMKO Giving Cash Back Through Pro Rewards Program

TAMKO® Pro Certified Contractors are now receiving 1% cash back on their purchase price of qualifying products with no limits on how much they can earn. TAMKO's new cash back Pro Rewards program will run through all of 2018.  Learn more...

TAMKO Expands Heritage Shingle Color Offering in Northeast

A new color is now available for TAMKO Building Products, Inc.'s customers in the Northeastern United States. Timberwood joins the America's Natural Colors® collection as part of TAMKO's Heritage® laminated asphalt shingle line and is being produced at the company's Frederick, Maryland manufacturing facility.  Learn more...

TAMKO Unveils Waterproofing System Ideal for Challenging Balcony and Breezeway Applications

TAMKO is offering a full line of balcony/breezeway products that when used in combination can help prevent water intrusion in elevated areas. Learn more...

TAMKO Introduces Floor Shield

A rolled product made up of polyester fibers and resin designed to be used as a temporary floor protection for curing concrete. Floor Shield joins TAMKO’s full line of waterproofing products. Learn more...

Visualize Your Home with a TAMKO^® Roof on HOVER^®

TAMKO Building Products, Inc. is excited to announce that its roofing products are now options in HOVER’s product library, a platform that converts smartphone photos of any home into a fully measured, customizable 3D model. Learn more...

TAMKOWaterproofing.com Provides Contractors with Quick, Easy Access to Essential Product Information

From below-grade to above-grade, TAMKOWaterproofing.com is a comprehensive resource dedicated to water control products. Learn more...

TAMKO Announces Energy Efficient Ratings for Asphalt Shingles

TAMKO Building Products, Inc. has combined the reflectivity of “cool” roofing with the affordability of asphalt shingles to make energy efficient roofing an option for more consumers than ever. Learn more...

TAMKO Introduces New Heritage® Designer Ridge

Two layers of asphalt shingles are laminated together to produce the high-definition appearance of added dimension in TAMKO’s Heritage® Designer Ridge, which is up to a half inch thicker than TAMKO’s standard Heritage Hip & Ridge product. Learn more...

TAMKO Adds New Heritage® Shingle Colors in Southeastern U.S.

Four new shingle colors are now available for customers in the southeastern United States: Rustic Brown, Grey Mist, Driftwood and Painted Desert. Learn more...

TAMKO’s Latest $100,000 Gift to Red Cross Dedicated to Puerto Rico Relief Efforts

TAMKO Building Products, Inc. has again donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross. This time, the funds are designated for assistance with Hurricane Maria disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico.  Learn more...

TAMKO Donates $100,000 to Red Cross to Assist with Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief

TAMKO Building Products, Inc. has proudly donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with their Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts in Houston and the surrounding area. TAMKO presented the funds at the Joplin, Missouri Red Cross office on September 6. Learn more...

TAMKO Releases Its 2016 Community Stewardship Report

TAMKO Building Products, Inc. has issued its 2016 Community Stewardship report as part of its company-wide commitment to operating with integrity and showing support for the communities in which it operates. The report focuses on TAMKO’s various monetary and volunteer investments in those communities. Learn more...

TAMKO Proudly Sponsors Webb City Little League All Star Baseball Team

As the 12-year old Webb City Little League All Star Baseball team heads to Indianapolis, Indiana to compete in a Regional Tournament this weekend, TAMKO Building Products, Inc. is proud to help sponsor them with a $2,500 donation. Learn more...

Exterior home improvements yield higher ROI for less money, report shows

Do you know what home improvements will give you the best return for your money? Here’s a hint: step outside. Learn more...

7 Home Improvements to Tackle Before You Move In

There are some projects that are best done when the house is still empty.  Learn more...

Black Is The New Black: Black Makes a Comeback as a Major Home Improvement Trend

A sleek alternative that boosts curb appeal and enhances design elements Learn more...

TAMKO Introduces TW-105

TAMKO introduces TW-105 12” flashing, available for shipping on March 6, 2017. Learn more...

TAMKO Introduces Version 3.0 of Shingle Styles App

New version will be available in March 2017 for Windows 10, Android tablets, and iPad®. Learn more...

New Marketing Material Provides a Refresh for TAMKO

The company recently enhanced all of its roofing marketing material, including new product photos, samples and revised product literature. Learn more...

Is Your Roof Ready for Santa?

By following a few simple steps, you can help prepare your roof for harsh winter weather as well as Santa’s arrival. Learn more...

TAMKO's Scott Morgan Presented With Exclusive ARCA Lifetime Member Award

As a member of ARCA since 1981, Morgan has served the organization in various capacities. Learn more...

TAMKO Improves MetalWorks Shingle Line

Changes include more colors, a single gauge steel offering. Learn more...

New TAMKO Synthetic Underlayment Pairs Well With Metal Roofing

Contractors can also personalize underlayment with their printed logo and phone number. Learn more...

TAMKO Updates Benefit for Pro Roofing Contractor Program

New customized, print-on-demand marketing material available to TAMKO Pros. Learn more...