What Malarkey shingles does Modex install in Minneapolis?

SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) is a polymer that makes asphalt flexible at freezing temperatures and impact-resistant to hail. Standard asphalt becomes brittle in cold and cracks under impact. Malarkey's SBS-modified shingles stay pliable, allowing hail to bounce off rather than fracture the mat. In Minnesota's climate, this flexibility prevents the freeze-thaw damage that degrades conventional shingles.

Highlander AR is Malarkey's most economical architectural shingle — Class 3 impact rating, algae-resistant granules, roughly $12K–$24K installed. Vista AR is the most popular: slightly thicker, Class 4 impact (the highest rating there is), about $14K–$27K. In a metro that takes hail most summers, that step up from Class 3 to Class 4 is the best money on the page, and it's what goes on most of the roofs we quote. Legacy Scotchgard is the highest-performing architectural line — thicker again, Class 4, about $18K–$36K. Windsor Scotchgard is the designer shingle, shake-pattern and the thickest they make, roughly $20K–$39K. Every one of them is built on NEX rubberized asphalt — that's not a premium upgrade, it's in all of them.

Scotchgard-protected granules resist the black algae streaks that develop on shaded roofs over time. The coating inhibits algae growth without harming the shingle. Malarkey Highlander and Legacy lines include Scotchgard protection, making them ideal for homes surrounded by trees or in humid Twin Cities neighborhoods where algae is common.

Emerald Pro is Malarkey's contractor certification program. Only Emerald Pro-certified installers like Modex can register your roof for the full manufacturer warranty. Non-certified installations receive reduced warranty coverage. Modex holds active Emerald Pro status, ensuring your Malarkey roof qualifies for lifetime material and workmanship protection.

Malarkey Highlander NEX uses 3M Ecologic granules that absorb air pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and ozone. The granules reduce smog while protecting the shingle. This feature appeals to homeowners in the Twin Cities metro seeking energy-efficient and environmentally conscious roofing. The granules do not affect shingle performance or warranty.