When a Gainesville homeowner called TMT Roofing, their roof had history—and weight. Our licensed crew safely removed 6,000 pounds of asbestos shingles and an additional ~11,000 pounds of old roofing material (tear-off + saturated underlayment + damaged decking), for a verified ~17,000 pounds of total waste hauled off. ⚒️
📐 Project Specs (No Guesswork)
- Location: Gainesville, Florida (serving Gainesville, Lake City & North Florida)
- Scope: Asbestos roof removal, full redeck, shingle install
- Roof Size: 45 squares (≈ 4,500 sq ft)
- Shingle Count: 3 bundles/sq → 135 bundles → ~3,645 shingles
- Fasteners: 6 nails per shingle → ~21,870 nails
- Decking: Full new plywood substrate for a clean, code-compliant base
- Weather: Multiple rain delays overcome;
🌪️ Why Tamko Titan XT for Gainesville
We installed Tamko Titan XT architectural shingles—engineered for storms and backed by top industry ratings:
- High-wind warranty coverage up to 160 mph when installed per TAMKO’s High Wind Application (starter, hip & ridge, proper fastener placement). TAMKO+1
- UL 2218 Class 3 impact rating—added resilience against hail and debris. TAMKO+1
- AnchorLock™/expanded nailing zone for stronger nail pull-through resistance and consistent fastening. TAMKO
We chose a 6-nail pattern on this build to maximize holding power in Florida storm seasons (within TAMKO’s nailing zone and application instructions). TAMKO
✅ Results That Matter
- 17,000 lbs of hazardous + legacy roofing removed
- 45 squares of Titan XT installed on brand-new decking
- Built to withstand high winds (up to 160 mph per manufacturer’s spec when installed as directed) and Class 3 impact conditions
- Backed by TMT Roofing’s Lifetime Workmanship Warranty + manufacturer coverage
📞 Need a roof built for Florida weather? Call (352)-888-4676 for a free inspection.
Serving Gainesville, Lake City, and North Florida—no subcontractors, just our in-house pros.
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