May 16th, 2010 - Strong Storm Pummels OKC Metro Area
Some Things to Consider
Thank you for visiting our Products section of the website. We hope this helps you learn about what is available when considering your roofing options.
Please keep in mind that all the following information, including much more, can be found by researching these companies directly.
1st Choice Exteriors is in no way affiliated with GAF-ELK™ or TAMKO® other than the fact that we think they offer a quality product, that we love to install! There are several other options available when it comes to replacing your roof and we will continue to update our products page over the next several weeks.
Founded in 1886, GAF Materials Corporation has grown to become North America’s largest manufacturer of residential roofing (sold under the GAF-Elk brand) and commercial roofing (sold under the GAF brand).
▪ Manufacturing locations across North America — to serve you better
▪ Featured regularly in leading home and garden publications and on home improvement networks such as HGTV
▪ Premium designer roofing shingles have twice received the Architects Choice For Excellence Award
▪ First to produce an energy-efficient asphalt shingle available in rich colors, called the Cool Series
▪ Freedom™ TPO self-adhering roofing systems chosen Product Of The Year by Commercial Building Products magazine
▪ Fireshield® brand roof restoration system named "Best Product" by the editors of Buildings magazine
▪ Manufacturing locations across North America — to serve you better
▪ Featured regularly in leading home and garden publications and on home improvement networks such as HGTV
▪ Premium designer roofing shingles have twice received the Architects Choice For Excellence Award
▪ First to produce an energy-efficient asphalt shingle available in rich colors, called the Cool Series
▪ Freedom™ TPO self-adhering roofing systems chosen Product Of The Year by Commercial Building Products magazine
▪ Fireshield® brand roof restoration system named "Best Product" by the editors of Buildings magazine
TAMKO Building Products, Inc. is the nation’s leading independent manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing products, waterproofing, composite decking and railing systems, and cements and coatings.
In 1981, Mr. Humphreys was introduced to the concepts of Deming “total quality” management. He was so impressed with Deming's concept of continual process improvement that he immediately led its implementation throughout TAMKO.
With more than 60 years in the industry, TAMKO’s success is the direct result of teamwork, enduring relationships with customers, suppliers and employees and its commitment to Six Sigma continuous quality improvement with its foundation based on the total quality management principles of Dr. W. Edwards Deming.
In 1981, Mr. Humphreys was introduced to the concepts of Deming “total quality” management. He was so impressed with Deming's concept of continual process improvement that he immediately led its implementation throughout TAMKO.
- Today, the Deming continuous quality improvement methodology has indeed stood the test of time as it still serves as the foundation of all TAMKO’s continuous improvement efforts.
- TAMKO has continued to build on the success of the Deming quality principles with the launch of a comprehensive Six Sigma program across the company beginning in 2002.
- Six Sigma at TAMKO is a business strategy and management philosophy for the urgent pursuit of perfection to achieve increased profitability with a goal of near perfection.
With more than 60 years in the industry, TAMKO’s success is the direct result of teamwork, enduring relationships with customers, suppliers and employees and its commitment to Six Sigma continuous quality improvement with its foundation based on the total quality management principles of Dr. W. Edwards Deming.