Malarkey Roofing Shingles

Built for Texas hail and heat. Good, Better, Best options for North Texas and surrounding communities

Malarkey is the only brand that doesn’t offer an entry level shingle nor a 30-year shingle. Instead, they chose to be unique and in a class of their own by only offering Class 3 and Class 4 impact resistant shingles and improved their shingle structure giving it them all a minimum 40-year duration! That is 10 years longer than other shingle manufacturers. If you’re comparing asphalt shingles for a long-lasting, storm-ready roof then without question Malarkey belongs on your shortlist. Their shingle lines use polymer-modified asphalt (NEX®) for extra flexibility, impact resistance, and increased granule grip which is exactly what we want for Texas heat, hail, and high winds.

Highlander® (Good, 40yr Class 3)

Architectural shingles for budget-minded homeowners who
still want strong performance and greener materials.

Highlights

  • NEX® polymer-modified asphalt for flexibility and durability

  • Upcycled rubber & plastics for sustainability

  • Algae-resistant granules to reduce streaking

  • Class 3 impact rating (solid hail defense vs. standard shingles)

Vista® (Better, 40yr Class 4)

A step up in impact resistance and longevity—great for areas that see occasional hail and strong storms.

Highlights

  • NEX® technology for better weathering and granule retention

  • Class 4 impact resistance (insurance discounts may apply; ask your carrier)

  • Bold color blends for curb appeal

  • Class A fire rating

  • Upgraded limited lifetime warranty coverage

Legacy® (Best, 40yr Class 4)

Top-tier protection for storm-prone neighborhoods and long-term
homeowners who want maximum peace of mind.

Highlights

  • Class 4 impact resistance (highest rating)

  • NEX® polymer asphalt resists cracking and granule loss

  • 3M™ Scotchgard™ for advanced algae defense

  • Reinforced nailing zone & stronger sealants for high-wind hold

Windsor® (Premium Luxury, 50yr Class 4)

Aesthetics + durability for long-term homeowners who want curb appeal without compromising protection.

Highlights

  • NEX® polymer-modified asphalt for flexibility through extreme temperatures

  • Class 4 impact resistance (highest rating) for hail-country resilience

  • 3M™ Scotchgard™ algae protection to prevent streaks and discoloration

  • The Zone® enlarged nailing area and robust sealants for high-wind hold

  • Upcycled rubber & plastics + smog-reducing granules for sustainability

  • Deep, dimensional, shake-inspired profile for elevated curb appeal

  • Limited lifetime warranty; enhanced options available when installed

Why We Recommend Malarkey

  • Polymer-Modified Asphalt (NEX®): More elastic + heat tolerant, so it expands and contracts through Texas temperature swings without cracking.

  • Excellent Granule Retention: The rubberized formula grips granules better, helping the roof keep its protective surface longer.

  • High Impact Ratings: Class 3 (Highlander) and Class 4 (Vista/Legacy) options for hail-country resilience.

  • Smog-Reducing Granules: Helps neutralize air pollution—roughly the effect of “planting trees” per roof.

  • Recycled Content: Upcycled tires and plastics reduce waste without sacrificing performance.

Pro tip: Impact-rated shingles (Class 4) can sometimes qualify for insurance premium discounts. Check with your carrier.

Any Downsides?

  • Higher Upfront Cost: Compared to commodity architectural shingles, Malarkey runs more—but you’re buying durability.

  • Hot-Day Foot-Traffic Caution: Like most brands, shingles can “track” if walked on when very hot. We schedule installs and crew traffic to minimize this risk.

Are Malarkey Shingles Right for You?

Choose Malarkey if you:

  • Plan to stay in your home for years

  • Live in hail- or wind-prone areas of North Texas

  • Care about sustainability alongside performance

  • Prefer long-term durability over the lowest bid

Maybe not the best fit if you:

  • Are flipping the home soon

  • Have a strict, short-term budget and don’t need impact rating

Next Steps

  1. Request a written quote that names the exact Malarkey line and all accessories.

  2. Compare against other premium brands (e.g., CertainTeed, Owens Corning, GAF) feature-for-feature—not just price.

  3. Ask about insurance: Will Class 4 potentially reduce your premium?

  4. Align with your goals: If you’re in it for the long haul, Vista or Legacy often deliver the best value.

Malarkey Booklet

Click here to learn more about the Malarkey brand and what makes them unique

SIENNA BLEND: Pairs best with warm red or brown brick, sandstone, tan stucco, warm off-white trim, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures. Overall look: rich and dimensional with noticeable warmth. Helps warm up homes that feel flat or monochrome. (Highlander, V

SIENNA BLEND: Pairs best with warm red or brown brick, sandstone, tan stucco, warm off-white trim, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures. Overall look: rich and dimensional with noticeable warmth. Helps warm up homes that feel flat or monochrome. (Highlander, Vista & Legacy)

ANTIQUE BROWN: Pairs best with tan or cream trim, warm greige siding, beige limestone, tan or mixed warm brick, bronze window frames, “weathered” wood accents. Overall look: warm, classic, and inviting. Great when you want the roof to feel traditiona

ANTIQUE BROWN: Pairs best with tan or cream trim, warm greige siding, beige limestone, tan or mixed warm brick, bronze window frames, “weathered” wood accents. Overall look: warm, classic, and inviting. Great when you want the roof to feel traditional without going too dark. (Highlander, Vista & Legacy)

HEATHER: Pairs best with taupe or warm gray siding, mixed stone (tan + gray), soft white trim, medium brown shutters, bronze gutters. Overall look: balanced and versatile. It lands between warm and cool, so it works on a ton of North Texas exteriors

HEATHER: Pairs best with taupe or warm gray siding, mixed stone (tan + gray), soft white trim, medium brown shutters, bronze gutters. Overall look: balanced and versatile. It lands between warm and cool, so it works on a ton of North Texas exteriors without clashing. (Highlander, Vista & Legacy)

WEATHERED WOOD PLUS: Pairs best with almost anything: tan brick, light brown stone, cream trim, warm gray paint, mixed masonry, traditional neighborhoods. Overall look: the most universal “blends in” color. It looks natural on a wide range of homes a

WEATHERED WOOD PLUS: Pairs best with almost anything: tan brick, light brown stone, cream trim, warm gray paint, mixed masonry, traditional neighborhoods. Overall look: the most universal “blends in” color. It looks natural on a wide range of homes and is usually the easiest sell when the homeowner is unsure. (Highlander, Vista & Legacy)

NATURAL WOOD: Pairs best with tan brick, cedar accents, beige stone, cream trim, rustic doors, earth-tone paint palettes. Overall look: warm and organic. A great pick when the home has a lot of natural materials and you want the roof to feel “cozy” n

NATURAL WOOD: Pairs best with tan brick, cedar accents, beige stone, cream trim, rustic doors, earth-tone paint palettes. Overall look: warm and organic. A great pick when the home has a lot of natural materials and you want the roof to feel “cozy” not heavy. (Highlander, Vista & Legacy)

SILVERWOOD: Pairs best with cool gray siding, white trim, light gray or white stone, black or charcoal shutters, brushed nickel fixtures. Overall look: crisp, cool, and clean. It gives a lighter “new build” vibe without looking washed out, and it’s g

SILVERWOOD: Pairs best with cool gray siding, white trim, light gray or white stone, black or charcoal shutters, brushed nickel fixtures. Overall look: crisp, cool, and clean. It gives a lighter “new build” vibe without looking washed out, and it’s great for cooler color schemes. (Highlander, Vista & Legacy)

STORM GREY: Pairs best with gray brick or painted brick, white trim, black windows, cool-toned stone, modern farmhouse palettes (white + charcoal). Overall look: modern and grounded. A strong “safe” choice when the exterior is cool-toned and you want

STORM GREY: Pairs best with gray brick or painted brick, white trim, black windows, cool-toned stone, modern farmhouse palettes (white + charcoal). Overall look: modern and grounded. A strong “safe” choice when the exterior is cool-toned and you want a roof that looks substantial but not black. (Highlander, Vista & Legacy)

BLACK OAK: Pairs best with light brick (cream, white, light tan), crisp white trim, black windows, modern stone (gray or white), dark stained wood doors. Overall look: bold and high-contrast. Reads upscale and “designer” on lighter homes, and hides r

BLACK OAK: Pairs best with light brick (cream, white, light tan), crisp white trim, black windows, modern stone (gray or white), dark stained wood doors. Overall look: bold and high-contrast. Reads upscale and “designer” on lighter homes, and hides roof lines nicely from the street. (Highlander, Vista & Legacy)

BRILLIANT BLACK: Pairs best with bright white trim, black windows, painted brick, modern elevations, clean gray stone Overall look: the darkest, most dramatic “statement” option. It makes lines look crisp and hides roof texture from the street for a

BRILLIANT BLACK: Pairs best with bright white trim, black windows, painted brick, modern elevations, clean gray stone Overall look: the darkest, most dramatic “statement” option. It makes lines look crisp and hides roof texture from the street for a sleek finish. (Highlander, Vista & Legacy)

ANTIQUE BROWN: Pairs best with tan or cream trim, beige stone, warm brick (tan, buff, brown), bronze windows, natural wood accents Overall look: warm, classic, inviting. A safe “traditional neighborhood” roof that still looks upgraded. (Windsor)

ANTIQUE BROWN: Pairs best with tan or cream trim, beige stone, warm brick (tan, buff, brown), bronze windows, natural wood accents Overall look: warm, classic, inviting. A safe “traditional neighborhood” roof that still looks upgraded. (Windsor)

HEATHER: Pairs best with greige siding, mixed stone (tan + gray), soft white trim, medium brown accents Overall look: balanced and versatile. It sits between warm and cool, so it blends well with most North Texas exterior palettes. (Windsor)

HEATHER: Pairs best with greige siding, mixed stone (tan + gray), soft white trim, medium brown accents Overall look: balanced and versatile. It sits between warm and cool, so it blends well with most North Texas exterior palettes. (Windsor)

NATURAL WOOD: Pairs best with tan brick, cedar accents, beige stone, cream trim, rustic doors and shutters Overall look: warm, organic, classic. A great choice when the home already has natural materials and you want the roof to look “comfortable” no

NATURAL WOOD: Pairs best with tan brick, cedar accents, beige stone, cream trim, rustic doors and shutters Overall look: warm, organic, classic. A great choice when the home already has natural materials and you want the roof to look “comfortable” not heavy. (Windsor)

WEATHERED WOOD: Pairs best with almost everything, tan brick, mixed stone, cream trim, warm gray siding Overall look: the universal crowd-pleaser. It blends into most neighborhoods, hides normal dust, and rarely clashes. (Windsor)

WEATHERED WOOD: Pairs best with almost everything, tan brick, mixed stone, cream trim, warm gray siding Overall look: the universal crowd-pleaser. It blends into most neighborhoods, hides normal dust, and rarely clashes. (Windsor)

STORM GREY: Pairs best with gray brick, painted brick, white trim, black windows, cool stone Overall look: grounded, modern, and strong. A top “safe pick” for cool-toned homes when black feels too intense. (Windsor)

STORM GREY: Pairs best with gray brick, painted brick, white trim, black windows, cool stone Overall look: grounded, modern, and strong. A top “safe pick” for cool-toned homes when black feels too intense. (Windsor)

BLACK OAK: Pairs best with white or light stone, cream brick, crisp white trim, black windows, modern farmhouse exteriors Overall look: bold contrast, upscale, clean. Great when you want the roof to feel sharp and premium without going pure black. (W

BLACK OAK: Pairs best with white or light stone, cream brick, crisp white trim, black windows, modern farmhouse exteriors Overall look: bold contrast, upscale, clean. Great when you want the roof to feel sharp and premium without going pure black. (Windsor)

MIDNIGHT BLACK: Pairs best with white, cream, or light gray exteriors; black windows; modern trim packages Overall look: clean, modern, and timeless. Slightly softer than a harsh jet-black look, but still reads very bold. (Windsor)

MIDNIGHT BLACK: Pairs best with white, cream, or light gray exteriors; black windows; modern trim packages Overall look: clean, modern, and timeless. Slightly softer than a harsh jet-black look, but still reads very bold. (Windsor)

Natural Wood

Natural Wood

Antique Brown

Antique Brown

Black Oak

Black Oak

Heather

Heather

Natural Wood

Natural Wood

Weathered Wood +

Weathered Wood +

Natural Wood

Natural Wood

Storm Grey

Storm Grey

Storm Grey

Storm Grey

Brilliant Black

Brilliant Black

Storm Grey

Storm Grey

Midnight Black

Midnight Black