Roanoke homeowners who get a TAMKO quote usually see two names: Heritage and Titan XT. They look a lot alike on the roof, and both are made at TAMKO’s Dallas plant. The difference is in what you can’t see from the street: impact rating, nail-line reinforcement and wind coverage.
I’m Blake Snow, and I’ve been roofing for 30 years. We install TAMKO to the manufacturer’s specs. Here’s how the two compare, straight from TAMKO’s own data sheets.
Side-by-side from TAMKO’s Dallas data sheets
Sources: TAMKO’s Titan XT data sheet (Dallas) (Rev. 05/01/2024), Heritage data sheet (Dallas) (Rev. 01/19/2026), the Titan XT product page and the Titan XT application instructions.
| Titan XT | Heritage | |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Laminated architectural, wood-shake look | Laminated architectural, wood-shake look |
| Size | 13 ¼” × 39 ⅜” | 13 ¼” × 39 ⅜” |
| Exposure | 5 ⅝” | 5 ⅝” |
| Bundles per square | 3 | 3 |
| Shingles per square | 64 | 64 |
| Impact rating | UL 2218 Class 3 | None listed |
| Nail zone | 1 ½” expanded Rapid Fire Zone | Standard nail line |
| Reinforcement | 2” polyester strip at nail line and common bond | None listed |
| Sealant | Enhanced polymer-modified sealant | Self-sealing asphalt strip |
| Wind standards | ASTM D7158 Class H, ASTM D3161 Class F | ASTM D7158 Class H, ASTM D3161 Class F |
| High-wind warranty | 15 years for winds up to 160 mph, with High Wind Application | Not listed on the data sheet |
| Fire | Class A | Class A |
| Shingle warranty | Limited lifetime (single-family) | Limited lifetime (single-family) |
| Non-prorated (Full Start) | 10 years | 10 years |
| Algae cleaning warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Dallas-plant colors listed | 9 (3 America’s Natural, 6 Classic) | 3 (Oxford Grey, Rustic Black, Weathered Wood) |
TAMKO notes that specs and colors can change and that other plants may make more colors, so we confirm the current Dallas color list before you pick.
Why the same size matters
Titan XT and Heritage share the same footprint and the same 5 ⅝-inch exposure. That means a crew can work the two side by side without the courses drifting, which helps on repairs. It doesn’t mean the colors will match. Granule blends vary by product and by run, so we hold a real sample up to your roof before we promise a blend. (If your roof is the older Heritage Vintage, that’s a different, larger shingle. See our post on TAMKO Heritage Vintage repairs.)
Why we put Titan XT on Roanoke roofs, not Heritage
Every shingle roof we install is Class 3 or better under UL 2218. Titan XT meets that. Heritage’s data sheet doesn’t list an impact rating, so on a full replacement in TAMKO’s line, Titan XT is our starting point. TAMKO also notes that UL 2218 uses a dropped steel ball, which may not match real hail on a real roof. No shingle is hail-proof.
The wind side matters too. Roanoke sits in open, fast-growing country north of Fort Worth, and strong straight-line winds often come with spring storms. Titan XT’s reinforced nail line and 160 mph high-wind warranty are a real step up, but only if the roof is installed the way TAMKO requires.
How to actually earn the 160 mph warranty
Per TAMKO’s application instructions, the 160 mph coverage needs:
- TAMKO’s High Wind Application fastening pattern, with nails inside the marked nail zone
- TAMKO starter shingles, including the sealant strip, at eaves and rakes
- TAMKO hip and ridge shingles
- A new roof or full tear-off. TAMKO doesn’t offer High Wind Application on roof-overs.
Miss any of those and the wind coverage drops back to the standard limit. We install to those specs and list the accessories on your written quote.
Want Class 4?
If your insurer gives a bigger credit for Class 4, look at TAMKO’s StormFighter lines or other Class 4 shingles. The Texas Department of Insurance says insurers may give a premium credit for UL 2218 roofs and the amount varies by company, so call your agent before you choose. We fill out TDI Form PC068 when we install a qualifying roof. Compare options on our Class 3 and Class 4 shingles pages and the best Class 4 shingles for Texas guide.
What we do on a Roanoke TAMKO roof
- Full tear-off to the deck, with deck repairs as needed
- TAMKO starter and hip and ridge when you want the 160 mph coverage
- New flashings at walls, chimneys and valleys
- A free digital photo report and a workmanship warranty from 10 years up to lifetime, depending on the job
See our TAMKO shingles page for the full lineup.
After a storm
Get the roof inspected and documented before anyone patches it. In Texas you generally have 1 year from the date of loss to file a claim, but check your policy. Our storm damage page walks through the process.
Talk to us about TAMKO in Roanoke
We roof in Roanoke, Trophy Club, Keller, Westlake and Southlake. We’re certified with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Atlas, Johns Manville, Carlisle, Tropical Roofing Products, Mule-Hide and Enviroshake, and many other roof manufacturers. We’re BBB A+ rated, with 5.0 stars on Google at all three offices: Bridgeport, Decatur and Rhome. Request a free inspection or call (817) 733-9228.
