What Malarkey shingles does Modex install in Minneapolis?
Modern Exterior Systems (Modex) is a Malarkey Emerald Pro certified installer in Minneapolis. We install Malarkey Vista AR (algae-resistant — popular on tree-shaded lots), Highlander, Legacy, and NEX rubberized asphalt lines. Emerald Pro is Malarkey's top installer credential. $14,000 to $40,000 typical Minneapolis install.
What is Malarkey?
Malarkey Roofing Products manufactures SBS-modified rubberized asphalt shingles in Portland, Oregon. The polymer modification creates flexibility and impact resistance that standard asphalt cannot match, making Malarkey shingles particularly suited to Minnesota's freeze-thaw cycles and hail seasons.
Products
Malarkey shingle product lines
Choose the right Malarkey shingle for your Minneapolis home
Vista architectural shingles
Entry-level architectural shingles with SBS-modified asphalt. 30-year limited warranty. Typical cost $16K–$28K installed. The standard choice for hail-resistant roofing in the Twin Cities.
Highlander with Scotchgard protection
Mid-tier architectural with NEX polymer and algae-resistant granules. 30-year warranty. Typical cost $18K–$32K installed. Ideal for tree-shaded lots and long-term color retention.
Legacy premium designer shingles
Premium line with heavier profile and deeper shadow lines. 30-year non-prorated warranty with Emerald Pro installation. Typical cost $24K–$40K installed. Maximum visual impact and durability.
Material
SBS-modified rubberized asphalt explained
SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) is a polymer that makes asphalt flexible at freezing temperatures and impact-resistant to hail. Malarkey's SBS-modified shingles stay pliable in Minnesota's freeze-thaw cycles, allowing hail to bounce off rather than fracture the mat.
Flexible in cold weather
Hail-resistant by design
Outlasts standard asphalt
Certification
Malarkey Emerald Pro certified installation
Modex holds active Emerald Pro status, required to register your roof for Malarkey's full manufacturer warranty. Non-certified installations receive reduced coverage. Our certification ensures lifetime material and workmanship protection.
Protection
Scotchgard algae-resistant granules
Malarkey Highlander and Legacy lines include Scotchgard-protected granules that resist the black algae streaks common on shaded Twin Cities roofs. The coating inhibits growth without harming the shingle.
Cost
Malarkey pricing
Typical installed costs for full roof replacement
Basic plan
Vista
$16K–$28K
Includes
SBS-modified asphalt shingles
30-year limited warranty
Emerald Pro installation
Hail-resistant flexibility
Lifetime workmanship (current owner)
Visualizer
Try Malarkey shingles on your own home
Malarkey's Roof Designer lets you upload a photo of your house — or pick a template home that looks similar — and try Vista, Highlander, and Legacy shingle colors in real time. No login required for designing. Helpful for narrowing the color shortlist before we walk the roof.
The Roof Designer is a free tool hosted by Malarkey (opens in a new tab). Modex is a Malarkey Emerald Pro — the top-tier certification Malarkey requires for full warranty registration on premium lines.
Why
Why choose Modex for Malarkey
Three reasons to trust our installation
Questions
Find answers about Malarkey shingles, SBS-modified asphalt, and why Modex's Emerald Pro certification matters for your roof.
Ready to talk roofing?
Call Modex at 952-206-6339 for a free roof inspection and estimate.
Ready to upgrade to Malarkey?
Modex's Emerald Pro certification and lifetime workmanship warranty protect your investment. Call 952-206-6339 or request a free estimate today. Still comparing shingle brands? See CertainTeed vs Malarkey and Malarkey vs Owens Corning.
About
Reviewed by Joe Dvorak, owner
Malarkey Roofing Products has built a reputation for SBS-modified asphalt innovation since the 1950s. Modex's Emerald Pro certification ensures every installation meets Malarkey's exacting standards. Updated May 2026.
