TAMKO HERITAGE VINTAGE - Manual

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HERITAGE
®
VINTAGE
®
LAMINATED ASPHALT SHINGLES
Phillipsburg, KS
1
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 or Steep Slope Fastening Pattern”. 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
APA - The Engineered Wood Association. Plywood shall be a
minimum of 3/8 in. thickness and applied in accordance with the
recommendations of APA - 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.
TAMKO does not recommend re-roofing over an existing roof.
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, the ventilation
system must include inlets and outlets. This may be accomplished
with a combination of ridge and soffit vents or by using gable end
vents. FHA minimum property standards require one square foot
of net free ventilation area to each 150 square feet of space to
be vented. 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 or 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
2012 International Residential Code. For more information consult
your design professional. 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 quicker sealing, apply a
quarter-sized dab of TAM-PRO® SBS Flashing Cement, TAMKO or
TAM-PRO® Plastic Roof Cement, or TAMKO Tam-Seal Adhesive,
meeting ASTM D 4586, Type 1, to the back of each tab. Place the
adhesive a minimum of 1" (25 mm) from the side of the tab and 1"
(25 mm) up from the bottom of each tab. 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" (102 mm) width of TAM-PRO®
SBS Flashing Cement, TAMKO or TAM-PRO® Plastic Roof Cement,
or TAMKO Tam-Seal Adhesive. Caution: Apply ONLY a thin uniform
layer of adhesive less than 1/8" (3 mm) 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 miles per hour
as stated in the Limited Warranty. See Limited Warranty on the wrapper
or tamko.com for details.
FASTENING PATTERNS: Fasteners must be placed 6 in. from the
top edge of the shingle 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 1-1/2 in. from each end,
one 10-3/4 in. from each end and one 20 in. from one end of the
shingle for a total of 5 fasteners. (See Standard Fastening Pattern
illustrated below).
2) Mansard or Steep Slope Fastening Pattern. (For use on decks
with slopes greater than 21 in. per foot.) Use standard nailing
instructions with four additional nails placed 6 in. from the butt edge of
Fasteners 6“
17-1/2”
5“
Exposure
1-1/2” 1-1/2”
9-1/4” 9-1/4” 9-1/4” 9-1/4”
40”
Nail
Zone
Exposure
Notch
Alignment
Notches
10-3/4” 10-3/4”
N ot
ch 1
N ot
ch 2
STANDARD FASTENING PATTERN
Application Instructions for
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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.