TAMKO HERITAGE - Manual

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HERITAGE
®
LAMINATED ASPHALT SHINGLES
Frederick, MD
1
STANDARD FASTENING PATTERN
5 1 / 2 "
1" 11" 12 3 /
8
" 11" 1"
5"
FASTENERS
NAIL ZONE/
COMMON BOND
EXPOSURE
(Continued)
Application Instructions for
I. ROOF DECK
These shingles are for application to roof decks consisting of
plywood or sheathing boards capable of receiving and retaining
fasteners, and to inclines of not less than 2 in. per foot. For roofs
having pitches 2 in. per foot to less than 4 in. per foot, refer to
special instructions titled “Low Slope Application”. For roofs having
pitches greater than 21 in. per foot, refer to special instructions titled
“Mansard Roof or Steep Slope Roof”. Shingles must be applied
properly. TAMKO assumes no responsibility for leaks or defects
resulting from improper application, or failure to properly prepare
the surface to be roofed over.
NEW ROOF DECK CONSTRUCTION: Roof deck must be smooth,
dry and free from warped surfaces. It is recommended that metal
drip edges be installed at eaves and rakes.
PLYWOOD: All plywood shall be exterior grade as defined by the
Engineered Wood Association. Plywood shall be a minimum of 3/8
in. thickness and applied in accordance with the recommendations
of the Engineered Wood Association.
SHEATHING BOARDS: Boards shall be well-seasoned tongue-
and-groove boards and not over 6 in. nominal width. Boards shall
be a 1 in. nominal minimum thickness. Boards shall be properly
spaced and nailed.
2. VENTILATION
Inadequate ventilation of attic spaces can cause accumulation of
moisture in winter months and a build up of heat in the summer.
These conditions can lead to:
1. Vapor Condensation
2. Buckling of shingles due to deck movement.
3. Rotting of wood members.
4. Premature failure of roof.
To insure adequate ventilation and circulation of air, place louvers
of sufficient size high in the gable ends and/or install continuous
ridge and soffit vents. FHA minimum property standards require
one square foot of net free ventilation area to each 150 square feet
of space to be vented, or one square foot per 300 square feet if a
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
openings are screened, the total area should be doubled.
IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
3. FASTENERS
WIND CAUTION: Extreme wind velocities can damage these
shingles after application when proper sealing of the shingles does
not occur. This can especially be a problem if the shingles are
applied in cooler months or in areas on the roof that do not receive
direct sunlight. These conditions may impede the sealing of the
adhesive strips on the shingles. The inability to seal down may be
compounded by prolonged cold weather conditions and/or blowing
dust. In these situations, hand sealing of the shingles is required. To
insure immediate sealing, apply 4 quarter-sized 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) in from each side and 1
in. (25mm) up from the bottom of the shingle. Press shingle firmly into
the adhesive. For maximum wind resistance along rakes, install any
TAMKO starter shingle including sealant or cement shingles to the
underlayment and each other in a 4 in. (102mm) width of TAM-PRO
SBS Adhesive or TAMKO Tam-Seal Adhesive. Caution: Apply ONLY a
thin uniform layer of adhesive less than 1/8 in. (3mm) thick. Excessive
amounts can cause blistering of the shingles and may soften the
asphalt in certain underlayments resulting in the asphalt flowing,
dripping and staining. Shingles must also be fastened according to
the fastening instructions described below.
Correct placement of the fasteners is critical to the performance
of the shingle. If the fasteners are not placed as shown in the
diagram and described below, this will result in the termination of
TAMKO’s liabilities under the Limited Warranty. TAMKO will not be
responsible for damage to shingles caused by winds in excess of
the applicable mph as stated in the Limited Warranty. See Limited
Warranty for details.
FASTENING PATTERNS: Fasteners must be placed 5-1/2 in. from
the bottom edge of the shingle, penetrating through the common
bond, and located horizontally as follows:
1) Standard Fastening Pattern. (For use on decks with slopes 2
in. per foot to 21 in. per foot.) One fastener 1 in. from each end and
one 12 in. from each end of the shingle for a total of 4 fasteners.
(See Standard Fastening Pattern illustrated below).
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. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL ADVERSELY
AFFECT COVERAGE UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY. SEE THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DETAILS.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY A LIMITED WARRANTY, 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.
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to remove the plastic strip from the back of the shingles.