What Is IKO Cambridge Shingles?
IKO® Cambridge® shingles provide all the beauty of natural textured materials—without the upkeep. Instead, Cambridge offers the strength of high-quality asphalt construction in True Square Advantage sizing, providing larger shingles than most competitors' comparable products. Whether for new construction or economical reroofing, Cambridge shingles are built to last with a Class 3 impact resistance rating against hail, fiberglass core strength, exceptional bonding, and built-in blue-green algae resistance—all in a full range of color blends. That is IKO's own description (https://www.iko.com/na/product/cambridge/). Type: Architectural shingle. Warranty as IKO states it: Limited Lifetime; Limited Wind Warranty: 110 mph (177 km/h); Limited High Wind Warranty Upgrade: 130 mph (210 km/h); Limited Algae Resistance Warranty: 10 years (blue-green). Wind resistance classification: ASTM D3161 Class F and ASTM D7158 Class H. Impact classification: FM 4473/UL 2218 Class 3 Impact Resistance — and IKO adds, on the same page, that the impact-resistance ratings are solely for the purpose of enabling residential property owners to obtain a reduction in their residential insurance premium, if available. Fire: ASTM E108/UL 790 Class A Fire Resistance. Features IKO names: proprietary FastLock sealant; five strips of laminate adhesive; True Square Advantage sizing, providing larger shingles than most competitors' comparable products; built-in blue-green algae resistance; Just three bundles cover a full square (100 square feet) of roof area. Colors IKO publishes for Cambridge (https://www.iko.com/na/product/cambridge/): Dual Black, Weatherwood, Beachwood, Charcoal Grey, Dove White, Driftwood, Dual Grey, Dual Brown, Earthtone Cedar, Harvard Slate — IKO regionalizes availability, so this is the set the manufacturer's page showed, not a certified full roster. IKO spells its wood-tone color 'Weatherwood', one word. Zilker Roofing installs this line.
Important Distinction
Note: A manufacturer's warranty is the manufacturer's, on the manufacturer's terms — registration, matched components and installation conditions decide what is covered, and a tier name is not a quality verdict on any individual roof. A UL 2218 class is a laboratory impact test result, not a promise about hail, and whether an insurer discounts for it is the insurer's decision. Which line fits a specific roof is a job-by-job determination made after an inspection.
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How IKO Cambridge Shingles Relates to Other Topics
IKO Cambridge is the IKO line on the architectural-shingle brand ladder.
IKO Cambridge's Class 3 is a UL 2218 / FM 4473 laboratory result.
Related To IKO Cambridge Shingles
The Cambridge color set belongs to the Cambridge line.
IKO Cambridge is the line that publishes 'Weatherwood' as one word.
Questions about IKO Cambridge Shingles?
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