Updated August 2026. CertainTeed and TAMKO both make laminated architectural shingles that get used on Florida homes. The useful comparison is not a brand trophy. It is wind, heat, impact, warranty paperwork, and who is actually installing it. Statewide Roofing, Windows & Doors specs both. This is how we walk homeowners through the choice.

Quick answer

CertainTeed Landmark is usually the better long-term pick when you want thicker profile, color blending, and a more complete warranty story (SureStart labor-and-materials window on qualifying lines).

TAMKO Heritage can be the right bid when the roof is a standard architectural job and you want to keep first cost down, especially on Heritage IR if hail/impact resistance is the spec.

In South Florida, the installer, underlayment, ventilation, and flashing matter as much as the shingle brand. A cheaper shingle installed wrong fails first.

CertainTeed vs TAMKO at a glance


CertainTeed
TAMKO
Flagship architectural line
Landmark / Landmark PRO / Premium
Heritage / Heritage Premium
Florida heat
Landmark Solaris solar-reflective options
Heritage IR and other reflective/impact options
Wind and weather
Landmark is sold as a heavier architectural profile with a wide color range
Heritage is a laminated architectural shingle; confirm the wind rating on the exact product
Warranty shape
Limited lifetime on qualifying Landmark, with a 10-year SureStart period covering materials and labor for manufacturing defects (terms apply)
Limited lifetime on qualifying Heritage, with a 10-year Full Start materials-and-labor window (terms apply)
Best fit
Homeowners who want the more complete product-and-warranty package
Jobs where first cost and a standard architectural look are the priority

Always read the actual warranty for your product, slope, and who is registered as the installer. Marketing “lifetime” is not the same as a blank check.

What actually matters on a Florida roof

  • Heat: Reflective granules (Solaris, IR, ENERGY STAR options) cut roof-surface temperature. That helps AC load. It does not replace attic ventilation.
  • Wind: Nailing pattern, starter course, and drip edge fail more roofs than brand loyalty. Ask what wind rating is on the shingle and how it will be fastened here.
  • Impact: TAMKO Heritage IR is the line people shop when hail/impact is in the spec. Confirm the rating on the exact product, not the family name.
  • Look: Landmark is usually the thicker-profile, wider-color line in our bids. Compare chips on the actual roof, not from a brochure.

When to choose CertainTeed

  • You want Landmark’s dimensional look and color range
  • You care about the SureStart-style labor coverage window
  • You are already matching an existing CertainTeed roof on the same property or neighborhood

When TAMKO can win the bid

  • The roof is a straightforward architectural reroof and first cost matters
  • You specifically want an impact-resistant Heritage IR product
  • Color and availability line up for the job schedule

FAQ

Is CertainTeed better than TAMKO?

Statewide specs both. Landmark is the line we recommend more often when the homeowner wants the fuller warranty paperwork and color range. Heritage is still a legitimate architectural shingle. Quote both on the same roof and the same underlayment plan, and read the actual warranty, not a blog table.

Do these shingles work in hurricanes?

Shingles are not impact windows. They need the right wind rating, fastening, and a tight roof deck. Impact windows and a roof are a system, not a substitute for each other.

Will this lower insurance?

Sometimes, if the product and the rest of the roof meet what your carrier wants on a wind-mitigation form. Get the spec in writing before you assume a discount.

Get the roof and the windows spec’d together

Statewide Roofing, Windows & Doors will look at the roof, the openings, and the wind zone as one job. Call (561) 816-4010 or request a free estimate. Bring photos of the current roof and any HOA color rules.