Malarkey roofing shingles give homeowners and roofing contractors architectural and designer options for a house roof. Highlander combines rubberized asphalt with a Class 3 impact rating, giving you both in the entry-level architectural line.
Malarkey Roofing Products is a U.S. manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing products. It started in Oregon in 1956 and is now owned by Amrize. The company is known for rubberized asphalt shingles, with a NEX formulation that uses virgin SBS rubber polymers and upcycled rubber and plastic polymers.
Choosing among the shingle lines
Settle the appearance and required impact class first. Highlander already carries a Class 3 impact rating, so you can get impact-rated shingles at the entry level. Legacy Scotchgard is an architectural shingle with a Class 4 rating. It’s the direct fit between those two when your roof specification calls for Class 4.
Vista is Malarkey’s mid-level SBS rubberized architectural laminated shingle. It belongs alongside Highlander when you’re comparing architectural options. Keep the exact line named in each roofing proposal so you’re comparing the same material.
Windsor is the designer shingle in the lineup. When appearance is driving the choice, compare its shingle pattern with the architectural options from the distance you’ll usually see the house. Judge color beside your siding and trim, outdoors; Legacy Scotchgard includes a Midnight Black blend.
Rubberized asphalt and installation details
Asphalt needs to stay supple as a roof heats and cools. Malarkey says rubberization helps it resist thermal dry-out. That’s a useful material difference to weigh alongside appearance, and it’s available in both Highlander and Legacy.
Nail placement deserves attention on every shingle job. Malarkey describes an enlarged nailing target intended to help installation accuracy and a longer backing shim designed to help nails secure both shingle layers. The roofer needs to follow the fastening instructions for the selected shingle.
Put the whole roof in the proposal
A common mistake is settling the shingle color while leaving the rest of the roof package vague. Malarkey’s Secure Choice system includes an ice and water barrier, underlayment, field shingles, starter shingles, and hip and ridge shingles. Have those components named in the proposal before comparing roof packages.
The ridge also affects the finished appearance. Malarkey offers high-profile EZ-Ridge and standard low-profile RidgeFlex. Choose the ridge profile with the field shingles, especially where it’s visible from the street.
Malarkey’s standard warranty covers manufacturing defects. Enhanced Certified Pro coverage has additional conditions, including installation by a Malarkey Certified Pro Contractor and at least three Malarkey accessories: underlayment, starter shingles, and hip and ridge shingles.
Architectural shingle specifications
| Shingle line | Asphalt | Impact rating |
|---|---|---|
| Highlander | NEX Rubberized Asphalt | Class 3 |
| Legacy Scotchgard | NEX polymer-modified asphalt | Class 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of roofing products does Malarkey make?
Malarkey makes architectural and designer shingles, along with underlayments, starter shingles, ridge products and low-slope roof systems. If your house has a low-slope roof section, OmniSeal is the line intended for that part of the job.
What is Malarkey OmniSeal used for?
Malarkey OmniSeal is a roof system for low-slope roofs. It comes in two-ply and three-ply assemblies, so the proposal needs to name the complete system, not just the cap sheet.
Are Malarkey shingles impact rated?
Malarkey says its entire shingle line carries a Class 3 or Class 4 impact rating. You still need the rating for the exact shingle in your proposal; an impact rating isn’t a promise that hail can’t damage the roof.
Do Malarkey shingles contain recycled material?
Malarkey’s NEX asphalt uses upcycled rubber and plastic polymers along with virgin SBS rubber polymers. The practical point is the asphalt formulation: the manufacturer says rubberization helps it stay supple and resist thermal dry-out.
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