Malarkey builds its shingles from NEX® rubberized asphalt, upcycled rubber and plastic, and 3M™ smog-reducing granules, with up to a Class 4 impact rating and a limited lifetime warranty. Malarkey has been making shingles in Portland since 1956, and as a family-owned, Emerald Pro certified Malarkey installer based in Ridgefield, RedBird Roofing puts them on homes across Vancouver, WA and the Portland metro.
Most asphalt shingles use oxidized asphalt, which stiffens and gets brittle as it ages. Malarkey blends its asphalt with rubber and plastic polymers, a formula it calls NEX® Rubberized Asphalt. The rubberized core flexes instead of cracking, holds its granules longer, and resists tearing. Malarkey rates its shingles at up to 35–40% greater tear strength and 65% greater granule adhesion than the ASTM D3462 industry standard.
Part of those polymers come from upcycled tires and plastic bags. On an average 30-square roof, that adds up to the equivalent of roughly 4 to 7 tires and 2,900 to 7,100 plastic bags kept out of the landfill, depending on the shingle line.
The surface uses ceramic-coated 3M™ roofing granules for lasting color, plus 3M™ smog-reducing granules that use sunlight to break down nitrogen dioxide from vehicle exhaust. Malarkey says each average roof offsets smog about as much as planting two trees. Algae-resistant versions add 3M™ copper granules to fight the black streaks that show up on Northwest roofs.
Vancouver averages roughly 42 inches of rain a year, and most of it falls between October and May. Each roofing material handles that climate differently, and Malarkey's design targets the ways a typical shingle roof fails here.
| Common shingle problem in the Northwest | Why it happens | Malarkey's answer |
|---|---|---|
| Shingles lifting or blowing off in east winds | Weak sealant bonds and missed nails | Up to 50% more rubberized adhesive bonds, twice the rain seals, and The Zone® nailing area, up to 2X wider than standard |
| Granule loss and bald spots on south slopes | Brittle asphalt sheds granules as it ages | NEX rubberized asphalt with up to 65% better granule adhesion |
| Black streaks on north slopes | Blue-green algae feeding on the shingle surface | 3M copper granules, with algae warranties from 15 years to limited lifetime |
| Cracked or torn shingles after a storm | Rigid shingles split under impact or freeze-thaw | Rubberized core rated Class 3 or Class 4 for impact |
Each Malarkey line uses the same NEX technology. The step up from one to the next buys thickness, impact rating, and a longer non-prorated warranty period.
Best for: A rubberized shingle at an entry-level price
Who: Rentals, starter homes, and budget-conscious reroofs
Malarkey's most economical architectural shingle, and the industry's first entry-level shingle made with polymer-modified asphalt. Class 3 impact rating, with a 10-year non-prorated period. It's the system we install on most of our Malarkey reroofs.
Best for: Class 4 impact protection in a standard-thickness shingle
Who: Most Vancouver and Portland homes
Malarkey's most popular shingle, about 10% thicker than standard with a Class 4 impact rating and a 15-year non-prorated period. Vista also meets IBHS FORTIFIED™ Roof requirements.
Best for: Top-tier architectural shingle with lifetime algae coverage
Who: Homes under tree cover and long-term owners
Malarkey's highest-performing architectural shingle: about 19% thicker than standard, Class 4 impact, a 20-year non-prorated period, and a limited lifetime algae warranty through Scotchgard™ Protector.
Best for: The look of cedar shake with the toughness of a Class 4 shingle
Who: Custom, Craftsman, and Northwest lodge-style homes
A designer shingle cut in a shake pattern, about 22% thicker than standard with 3X the wind seals and Malarkey's highest wind rating, up to 140 mph. Limited lifetime algae warranty and a 20-year non-prorated period.
Prefer a real shake, tile, or synthetic slate look? See our tile roofing services or our Brava page.
The existing roof, decking, and attic are inspected, with a free attic inspection included.
Samples are compared in person and previewed on your home with Malarkey's Roof Designer.
Old roofing comes off down to the deck, and damaged sheathing is replaced.
Ice and water barrier, underlayment, starter, field shingles, and hip and ridge, all Malarkey, installed to spec.
Walkthrough, cleanup, and warranty registration through Malarkey's certified contractor portal.
RedBird Roofing handles every step for Malarkey roofs in Clark County and the Portland metro, with a 25-year workmanship warranty on the installation.
Yes. Malarkey started in Oregon in 1956 and is still based in Portland, so its shingles are designed with Pacific Northwest rain, wind, and moss in mind, and they're made close to home.
See shingle samples in person, preview colors on your own home, and get an itemized quote for Highlander, Vista, Legacy, or Windsor. RedBird Roofing, a Malarkey Emerald Pro certified roofer in Vancouver, WA, offers free on-site estimates across the Portland metro.
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5573 S 1st Circle Ridgefield, WA 98642
7902 NE St. John’s Road #111 Vancouver, WA 98665
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