TAMKO Titan XT Review: Shingles for South Florida

What is TAMKO Titan XT?

Titan XT is a laminated (dimensional) asphalt shingle from TAMKO Building Products, which is based in Joplin, Missouri. TAMKO describes an AnchorLock reinforcement layer for nail hold, TriShield technology across the asphalt, mat and granules, and an Advanced Fusion sealant. The table below keeps to what TAMKO's sell sheet and the Miami-Dade NOA put in writing.

Is Titan XT approved for Broward County?

Yes, for roofs within its NOA limits. Miami-Dade NOA 26-0331.03 (opens in a new tab) approves TAMKO's Proline Titan XT for the Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zones, which cover Broward and Miami-Dade. The approval is dated July 23, 2026, replaces NOA 25-1114.01 and expires December 1, 2030. It lists five TAMKO plants: Dallas, Tuscaloosa, Frederick, Phillipsburg and Joplin.

Three NOA conditions matter on a Broward house. The shingles may not go on roofs with a mean height above 33 feet. Installation and flashing follow Roofing Application Standard RAS 115 with the NOA's nailing details. Fire classification is outside the NOA, so the Class A fire listing comes from UL. The NOA also says it cannot be used on its own to obtain a building permit; the permit package adds the uniform roofing application and the other required pages.

Outside the HVHZ, TAMKO lists statewide approvals FL 18355 and FL 35321, which you can open on the Florida Building Code Online search (opens in a new tab). Our guide to checking a roofing product's NOA and FL approval shows what to look for on each page.

What does the 160 mph wind warranty require?

TAMKO's sell sheet says the WindGuard 160 mph extended wind warranty requires TAMKO starter and TAMKO hip and ridge shingles, installed under TAMKO's High Wind Application Instructions. A roof finished with another brand's starter strip or ridge cap does not meet that condition.

Workmanship is a separate warranty. TAMKO's product page says contractor workmanship is covered only by its MasterShield (10 years) or DiamondShield (25 years) enhanced system warranties, which TAMKO Pro Certified Contractors offer. Ask any roofer which TAMKO warranty, if any, comes with the quote and what their own workmanship warranty covers.

What does a Titan XT roof by M&M look like?

On a home in the NW 37th Terrace area of Fort Lauderdale, M&M rebuilt damaged decking and perimeter wood, installed Polystick IR-Xe on the sloped sections and finished them in Titan XT Shadow Grey. The low-slope section received a hot-mopped GAFGLAS built-up system with a #75 base sheet and Ply 4. The full story, with every stage photographed, is in the Fort Lauderdale shingle and flat roof replacement case study.

Which Titan XT colors can you get in Florida?

TAMKO prints a separate sell sheet for each plant. The February 2026 sheet for the Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant lists 14 colors:

• Black Walnut
• Desert Sand
• Glacier White
• Natural Timber
• Olde English Pewter
• Oxford Grey
• Rustic Black
• Rustic Cedar
• Rustic Hickory
• Rustic Slate
• Shadow Grey
• Thunderstorm Grey
• Virginia Slate
• Weathered Wood

Desert Sand, Glacier White and Olde English Pewter are listed by the Cool Roof Rating Council. TAMKO says colors and products may not be available in every area and recommends seeing an installed roof before choosing. To compare shingle colors from other manufacturers side by side, use our shingle color samples.

What should you know before choosing Titan XT?

• Impact class. UL classifies Titan XT to UL 2218 Class 3. TAMKO notes the steel-ball test may not match real hail or storm debris.
• Height limit. The NOA caps mean roof height at 33 feet.
• Accessories decide the wind warranty. The 160 mph warranty depends on TAMKO starter, hip and ridge and the high-wind instructions.
• The deck and underlayment come first. A shingle cannot make up for rotted decking or a weak underlayment. Compare underlayments in our Polystick underlayment comparison.
• Insurance credit is the insurer's call. A documented, fully adhered ASTM D1970 underlayment can support the secondary water resistance entry on the OIR-B1-1802 form (opens in a new tab); the insurer decides the credit.

For budget planning, read the Broward shingle roof replacement cost guide. Another shingle M&M has installed is GAF Timberline, shown in the Deerfield Beach shingle roof case study.

Frequently asked questions

Sources checked October 16, 2026

• TAMKO Titan XT sell sheet, Tuscaloosa plant (41001849, 02/26) (opens in a new tab)Classifications, test standards, Florida Product Approval numbers, wind warranty conditions and the 14 colors listed for the Tuscaloosa plant.
• TAMKO Titan XT product page (opens in a new tab)AnchorLock, TriShield and Advanced Fusion sealant descriptions; Standard Limited Warranty and the Pro Certified MasterShield and DiamondShield system warranties.
• Miami-Dade County, Florida NOA 26-0331.03, expires December 1, 2030 (opens in a new tab)Approved July 23, 2026; revises NOA 25-1114.01. Proline Titan XT product row and plants: page 2. Limitations and installation standard: page 3. Nailing details: pages 5 and 7.
• Florida OIR-B1-1802 wind-mitigation form, Rev. 04/26 (opens in a new tab)Section 8 lists fully adhered ASTM D1970 underlayment as one secondary water resistance method.
• Florida Building Code Online product approval search (opens in a new tab)Search FL 18355 or FL 35321 with the 2023 code version to read the current statewide approval.

Product approvals are revised and renewed. Confirm the current document for the exact product, plant and roof system when your permit is prepared. This guide is general information for homeowners, not an engineering or permit determination for a specific roof.