The Shingles That Are: Built for Hail^™

JOPLIN, MISSOURI / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / Just ahead of storm season, TAMKO Building Products, a leading manufacturer of residential roofing solutions, today announced the launch of HailGuard^™ shingles, the industry's first and only asphalt shingle system with a hail warranty^‡-setting a new benchmark for confidence-driven roof protection.

As spring and summer thunderstorms loom, 12.6 million homes are at high risk for hail-related roof damage, translating to more than $189 billion in potential roof replacement exposure. In 2024 alone, wind and hail-driven incidents cost over $31 billion in residential roof insurance claims.*** Hail damage is a significant pain point that ripples across multiple stakeholders: homeowners grappling with unexpected repair costs and property devaluation, contractors managing surging demand and supply chain challenges, and insurance companies navigating escalating claim volumes and financial exposure. As severe weather events intensify, the convergence of these factors underscores an urgent need for a product Built for Hail^™.

Designed to go Beyond Class 4,^† HailGuard^™ shingles combine advanced material engineering, refined aesthetics, and system-based performance to help homeowners and contractors better prepare for the realities of severe weather. While UL testing currently caps impact classifications at Class 4, HailGuard^™ shingles have demonstrated performance beyond traditional Class 4 impact standards through advanced testing protocols^†-because protection shouldn't stop at a rating.

"Homeowners hear ‘Class 4' all the time, but that rating alone doesn't always answer the question of what happens after the storm," said Alex Hines, Vice President of Sales and Chief Revenue Officer at TAMKO Building Products. "With HailGuard™ shingles, we focused on building a system that not only demonstrates advanced impact performance but is also supported by a hail warranty designed to help reduce uncertainty when it matters most. That combination of engineering and coverage is what makes the HailGuard^™shingle system such a critical advancement for homeowners. This is a shingle system that is literally Built for Hail ^™."

Built for Impact. Backed with Confidence.

At the core of HailGuard^™ shingles is TAMKO's new ImpactCore^™ technology, a next-generation polymer modified asphalt formulation paired with advanced fiberglass mat engineering designed to work together at the material level to withstand hail impacts and enhance storm resistance. By managing impact stress across the shingle, ImpactCore^™ technology helps reduce damage from severe weather-delivering dependable performance homeowners can trust and contractors can stand behind.

Key performance attributes include:

Hail Warranty protection supported by the HailGuard^™ Extended Limited System Warranty^†

Class 4 Impact rating as verified by UL 2218 testing^†

160 MPH WindGuard^® extended wind warranty^* when installed as part of a qualifying TAMKO Complete^® roofing system

Installation temperatures down to 25°** offering added flexibility for crews

Advanced color technology delivering dimensional beauty designed to last

When installed with qualifying components of the TAMKO Complete^® roofing system, HailGuard^™ shingles become part of an integrated approach designed to help maximize roof performance from the deck up.

Designed for Today's Homes-and Tomorrow's Storms

Beyond performance, HailGuard^™ shingles offer a curated palette of proprietary color blends that complement a wide range of architectural styles-from modern to traditional-without compromising durability. This balance of design and protection reflects TAMKO's belief that homeowners shouldn't have to choose between beauty and resilience.

What truly sets HailGuard^™ shingles apart, however, is the confidence behind the product. As the first and only asphalt shingle system backed by a hail warranty,^‡ HailGuard^™ shingles move beyond impact ratings alone-offering homeowners warranty-backed reassurance that may not only provide them insurance premium discounts but may also help them avoid paying a deductible after a hailstorm.

From an innovation standpoint, the development of HailGuard^™ shingles represents a significant step forward in material engineering and real-world performance testing.

"At TAMKO, innovation starts with identifying real-world challenges and designing solutions that help reduce uncertainty," said Chris Freeborg, VP and Chief Marketing, Communications & Product Development Officer at TAMKO Building Products. "HailGuard^™ shingles reflect our commitment to Performance that Protects^™-not just homes, but the reputations of the contractors who install them and the communities that rely on them. By reimagining how asphalt shingles respond to hail impact and applying cutting-edge materials and next-generation engineering through ImpactCore^™ technology, we designed a system that absorbs impact differently than traditional options. We're proud to bring this level of innovation to market with a product we truly believe in."

With HailGuard^™ shingles, TAMKO continues to expand its portfolio of high-performance roofing solutions built on rigorous testing, advanced material science, and a system-based approach to protection.

HailGuard^™ shingles are available now in select regions. To learn more, visit tamko.com/hailguard.

About TAMKO Building Products

For more than 80 years, TAMKO Building Products has been a trusted name in roofing, manufacturing America's Shingle® with a proud legacy of U.S. craftsmanship and family-owned values. At TAMKO, innovation and material science drive the development of high-performance roofing solutions that contractors can stand behind and homeowners can trust. From shingles to complete roofing systems, TAMKO is committed to delivering Performance that Protects™ homes, reputations, and communities.

†"Beyond Class 4" is a marketing term and does not refer to any official UL impact rating. HailGuard^™ shingles are classified by UL for compliance with UL 2218 Class 4 impact resistance. UL 2218 utilizes a dropped steel ball which may not correlate with real world rooftop experience with the impact of storm driven hail or other objects. Currently, UL testing does not include classifications higher than Class 4; however, TAMKO has successfully tested HailGuard^™ shingles at impact energies exceeding UL 2218 Class 4. See TAMKO's HailGuard^™ Extended Limited System Warranty for complete terms and details.

‡As of March 2026. See TAMKO's HailGuard^™ Extended Limited System Warranty for complete terms and details.

*160 MPH wind warranty requires TAMKO^® starter and TAMKO^® hip and ridge. See TAMKO's full High Wind Application Instructions for all requirements and restrictions.

**Please consult TAMKO's Limited Warranty and Application Instructions for requirements.

***Sources: Verisk via Carrier Management; Insurance Advocate, 2025

Media Contact:

Konner McIntire
Director of Communications and Community Relations
Konner_McIntire@tamko.com
(417) 396-4987

SOURCE: Tamko Building Products, LLC