Tamko Laminated Asphalt Shingles Lawsuit

Tamko manufactured and sold defective roof shingles that failed to perform according to advertised product warranties in violation of california consumer protection laws.

Tamko laminated asphalt shingles lawsuit. The suits allege that the shingles are plagued by design flaws that result in cracking curling deterioration blistering degranulation and other problems that can result in property damage. At tamko the popular heritage shingle series features the best roofing colors on the market that are backed by a brand name recognized for its rich history core values of honesty and integrity quality products and processes authority with building professionals and support for its community. This is a class action lawsuit brought by plaintiffs on behalf of themselves and a class of individuals who own or have owned homes or other structures on which fiberglass roofing shingles sold under the name heritage and manufactured by tamko building. Both lines of shingles are made of asphalt.

Create a roof that s uniquely yours with premium laminated asphalt shingles. 30 year dimensional shingles failed in 11 years. Laminated shingles are built with a heavier base mat and multiple material layers. Tamko heritage vintage shingles are laminated asphalt made with a unique granule mix and vivid colors.

We are no longer handling these cases. Consumers in california colorado connecticut florida illinois and kentucky have filed class action lawsuits against the company claiming tamko s shingles are plagued by design and or. Some have claimed that tamko laminated asphalt shingles may not be as high quality as the manufacturer has claimed. Tamko heritage premium shingles feature a unique granule mix and distinct color drops to add beauty and vivid color plus their blended shadowtone adds stunning contrast and texture.

Defective tamko architectural shingles parker waichman llp is investigating legal claims for a potential class action lawsuit on behalf of consumers who purchased tamko laminated asphalt architectural roofing shingles. Consumers who have installed the tamko laminated asphalt shingles primarily in the heritage series have complained of defects. Most granules gone off roof. This lawsuit alleges that tamko building products inc.

Tamko will not transfer warranty to metal roofing state i have to cash out certificate which means lower payout at 40 per square. Although tamko building products markets these shingles as a durable high quality product consumers report defects such as premature cracking and delaminating. Issue i have is that i do not want asphalt shingles would like to put metal roof. Tamko reviewed shingles and did apply warranty.

Although tamko established warranty periods of up to 50 years for the shingles the suits claim that the roofing company never tested how long the shingles would last and has. The shingles are cut in different shapes and sizes and as a result create a more dimensional appearance.