Asphalt shingles are made of a base mat, a layer of waterproof asphalt, and a layer of ceramic granules on the top to protect the shingle from UV rays.
Pros of Asphalt Shingles
- Affordability
- Durability
- Wide availability
- Range of colors
- Good fire resistance rating (fiberglass)
- Easy to make small repairs
Read about our Asphalt Shingles suppliers here:
IKO
Manufactures three classes of asphalt shingles: traditional 3-tab, architectural laminated and premium designer.
IKO also produces a complete line of high-quality accessory products that include ice and water protectors, underlayments, starter strips, hip and ridge cap shingles.
- Cambridge
- Dynasty
- Nordic
- ArmourShake
Malarkey
Malarkey shingles are made of Rubberized Asphalt for superior all-weather resilience, Upcycled Rubber & Plastics to reduce landfill waste, and Smog-Reducing Granules that help clean the air.
Craftsmanship:
Adhesive Bonds: 50%
Up to 50% more adhesive bonds than standard shingles – extra protection against shingle delamination.
Rain Seals: 2X
Double the rain seals of standard shingles – extra protection from leaks from wind-blown rain.
Nailing Area: 2X
Up to 2X wider nailing area than standard shingles – improved installation speed and accuracy.
Performance:
Tear Strength: 35%
Up to 35% greater tear strength than industry standard (ASTM D3462).
Granule Adhesion: 65%
Up to 65% greater granule adhesion than industry standard (ASTM D3462).
Impact Resistance: 4
Up to Class 4 hail impact rating (highest rating possible).
Sustainability
Upcycled Rubber: 5
Each roof diverts the equivalent of ~5 tires from the landfill.
Upcycled Plastic: 3.2K
Each roof diverts the equivalent of ~3,200 plastic bags from the landfill.
‘Planted’ Trees: 2
Each roof fights emission air pollution like planting ~2 trees.
Malarkey offers shingles in the industry’s most popular styles. All are made with our industry-leading NEX® Polymer Modified (Rubberized) Asphalt for greater durability, upcycled rubber and plastics to reduce landfill waste, and smog-reducing granules that help clean the air.
Architectural Shingles
MOST POPULAR shingle style.
Highlander® NEX®
MOST ECONOMICAL architectural shingle. Class 2 impact rating.
Vista®
MOST POPULAR architectural shingle. Slightly thicker than our Highlander® NEX® shingle. Class 3 impact rating (second highest rating possible).
Legacy® Scotchgard™
HIGHEST PERFORMING architectural shingle. Slightly thicker than our Vista® shingle. Class 4 impact rating (highest rating possible), and granules that help reduce algae streaks.
Ecoasis® NEX®
MOST SOLAR REFLECTIVE architectural shingle. Built on the same platform as our Highlander® NEX® shingle line. Class 2 impact rating, and complies with California Energy Code (CEC) Title 24, Part 6 Cool Roof Requirements.
Designer Shingles
MOST DIMENSIONAL shingle style.
Designer shingles feature a dual-layer construction formed in a cedar shake pattern. They are larger, heavier, and stronger than architectural shingles for maximum weather performance and heightened roof dimension for enhanced curb appeal.
Windsor® Scotchgard™
HIGHEST PERFORMING shingle overall. Appreciably thicker than our Legacy® architectural shingle line. Class 4 impact rating (highest rating possible), and granules that help reduce algae streaks (our highest algae protection).
3-Tab Shingles: MOST ECONOMICAL shingle style.
3-Tab shingles are the most traditional, and most economical. They consist of a single asphalt layer. As a result, they lay flat, thus lack the roof dimension of architectural and designer shingles, but still offering good roof protection.
Dura-Seal™ AR
MOST ECONOMICAL shingle. Class 4 impact rating (highest impact rating possible), with minimal roof dimension, and granules that help reduce algae streaks.
