TAMKO Heritage Starter Substitution: When Tri-Built 10-Inch Applies
Bulletin dated: August 28, 2019
TAMKO accepts the specified TAMKO-manufactured Tri-Built 10-inch starter for listed Heritage products. The notice also addresses the first starter course for Heritage Vintage and the corresponding high-wind requirements
TAMKO technical bulletin: Tri-Built Starter 10-in Accepted for High Wind Application.
What this means for your roof
TAMKO accepts the specified TAMKO-manufactured Tri-Built 10-inch starter for listed Heritage products. The notice also addresses the first starter course for Heritage Vintage and the corresponding high-wind requirements. This is a named-product substitution, not approval for any starter with a similar width.
A useful question for your contractor
Is the proposed substitute the exact starter covered by this notice?
Ask for the answer to be tied to the actual roof condition and the exact product being installed. Keep the agreed repair or installation detail with your estimate and project photos.
Bulletin dated: August 28, 2019. The date shown identifies the manufacturer document used for this summary.
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