What contractors are saying about HailGuard™ shingles… and why it matters for your business

By TAMKO®.

Real-world reactions that help you sell smarter, close faster and stand stronger after the storm.

When hail hits a neighborhood, the roof isn’t the only thing on the line — so is your reputation.

That’s why more contractors are paying attention to how HailGuard™ shingles are performing — not just in testing, but in real conversations with homeowners and on real jobsites.

From jobsite confidence to post-storm peace of mind, contractor feedback is pointing to one thing: performance isn’t just about the product — it’s about the value it delivers to the homeowner.

Turn performance into a stronger sales conversation

You don’t have to rely on price alone to win the job.

HailGuard™ shingles give you a way to lead with performance, so you can focus the conversation on the things that truly matter to homeowners.

It’s not just about what you install — it’s how you position it. And when the story is stronger, the closing gets easier.*

Where insurance conversations start

When the conversation turns to insurance, you need more than a standard answer — you need an advantage.

That’s where Mike Nguyen, co-owner of Apex Premier Roofing, sees the difference.††

Working in Texas — one of the most hail-active states in the country — Mike has seen firsthand how often the conversation comes back to what happens after the storm. Homeowners aren’t just thinking about shingles — they’re thinking about deductibles, claims and what happens after the next storm. When you bring HailGuard™ shingles into the conversation, you’re giving them a reason to look beyond a basic replacement.

Now you can:

• Talk through potential insurance-related benefits** with confidence
• Reframe the roof as a long-term decision — not a short-term fix
• Separate yourself from the same Class 4† impact rating conversation everyone else is having

You’re not promising outcomes — you’re giving homeowners a smarter way to evaluate their options.

Options you can confidently stand behind. “If I was doing my roof today,” Mike said, “HailGuard™ would be on my house.”

Why this helps you close

When severe weather is part of someone’s story, the conversation about roofing takes on a different weight.

That’s a reality contractors in storm-prone communities understand well.

As one homeowner in Joplin, Missouri shared: “I was in the Joplin tornado… and I feel like being able to buy a product like this — and to have that asphalt shingle system warranty‡ — it is really valuable, especially for this community.”

That’s not a hypothetical. That’s real-world perspective shaping a real decision.

When that mindset clicks, everything changes:

• Decisions happen faster at the kitchen table
• Estimates turn into signed contracts with less back-and-forth*
• Jobs turn into referrals because the experience sticks*

Because when someone has lived through it, they’re not just buying a roof — they’re choosing what helps them feel more prepared next time.

Performance that Protects™ more than the roof

At the end of the day, HailGuard™ shingles aren’t just about impact resistance — they’re about what that performance supports:

• Your roofs — engineered impact performance with hail warranty protection†
• Your business — warranty options contractors can confidently stand behind††
• Your reputation — long-term coverage that reinforces trust after the job is done

That’s where contractor feedback matters most — because it reflects what actually happens after the ladder comes down.

†“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.

*TAMKO does not guarantee any sales, markups, margins or profits.

** Insurance discounts are not guaranteed. If available, discounts vary by state and insurance company. Contact your insurance agent for information before installing a new roof.

†† TAMKO Pro Certified Contractors are not employees, agents or representatives of TAMKO; however, they may receive certain benefits, such as marketing support, product rebates, access to third-party discounts and the ability to offer Enhanced Limited System Warranties.