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What Contractors Are Seeing with HailGuard™: A Shift in Roofing—and Insurance

Across the industry, contractors aren’t just noticing HailGuard™ shingles—they’re reacting to what it changes. And one of the biggest shifts isn’t just on the roof. It’s in the conversation happening at the kitchen table.

Mike Nguyen, co-owner of Apex Premier Roofing, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, put it simply: “If I was doing my roof today, HailGuard™ would be on my house.”*

That kind of statement doesn’t come lightly—especially from someone who sees storm damage, claims, and homeowner concerns every day.

The Insurance Reality Contractors Are Facing

Contractors are increasingly working in markets where insurance deductibles are rising—often landing at 2% or even 3% of a home’s value. For many homeowners, that’s a significant out-of-pocket expense every time a storm rolls through.

Nguyen highlights what that means in real terms. “How can they afford to come out with that deductible?”*

This is where the conversation changes. Instead of focusing only on repair or replacement, contractors are now helping homeowners think about long-term financial exposure—not just storm damage.

Why This Is a Big Deal for Homeowners

What’s resonating most is the idea of an alternative path—one that doesn’t rely solely on insurance claims after every major hail event.

With HailGuard™ shingles, contractors are seeing homeowners respond to something different:

  • Coverage options backed by the industry's first and only asphalt shingle system backed by a hail warranty‡
  • Coverage options that may help reduce reliance on insurance claims*
  • Greater confidence in how their roof will respond over time

As Nguyen explains, the difference is clear. “For the homeowner, they don’t have to file a claim to their insurance… they can file it to the manufacturer.”*

That shift—from insurer to manufacturer-backed coverage—is what’s turning heads.

From Product Feature to Industry Conversation

Contractors aren’t just selling shingles anymore—they’re guiding decisions about risk, cost, and long-term protection.

And when a roofing system introduces a new way to think about hail damage, it naturally changes how jobs are won:††

  • Conversations move beyond price into long-term value
  • Homeowners feel more informed and confident in their decision
  • Contractors can differentiate in a crowded, competitive market

Nguyen summed it up best. “It’s absolutely amazing… They stand behind the product.”*

Why It Matters Now

Severe weather isn’t slowing down—and neither are the financial implications tied to it. As hail events continue to drive billions in claims each year, contractors are looking for solutions that go beyond traditional impact ratings.

HailGuard™ shingles are helping reshape that conversation—bringing together performance, coverage, and real-world relevance in a way that both contractors and homeowners can understand.

Because when the conversation shifts from “What happens after the storm?” to “What happens before it?”—that’s where real change begins.

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.

‡As of March 2026. See TAMKO’s HailGuard™ Extended Limited System Warranty for complete terms and details

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