Architectural Shingles Booklet (OK)
Up to 50% more adhesive bonds than standard shingles.
Designed in the popular architectural style, and made with our industry-leading NEX® Rubberized Asphalt, Highlander® AR (algae resistant) shingles deliver all-weather resilience, a Class 3 hail impact rating, and include granules that reduce algae streaks and help clean the air of emission pollutants.
Highlander® is the industry’s first and only entry-level shingle to be constructed of polymer modified (rubberized) asphalt, opening the benefits of this superior shingle-making technology to all budgets.
Highlander® shingles are Class 3 rated for impact (second highest rating possible).
Up to 50% more adhesive bonds than standard shingles.
Twice the rain seals of standard shingles.
Up to 2X larger nailing area than standard shingles.
Up to 50% longer backing shim than standard shingles.
Up to 10% greater tear strength than industry standard (ASTM D3462).
Up to 65% greater granule adhesion than industry standard (ASTM D3462).
Class 3 hail impact rating (second highest rating possible).
Class A fire rating (highest rating possible].
Each roof diverts the equivalent of ~4 rubber tires from landfill.
Each roof diverts the equivalent of ~2,900 plastic bags from landfill.
Each roof fights emission air pollution like planting ~2 trees.
Limited lifetime shingle warranty.
10 year non-prorated period.
Up to 130 mph (209 kph) enhanced wind warranty.
10 year algae warranty.
Shingles are sold in ‘squares’ – the amount of shingles needed to cover 100 square feet of roof. An average roof requires approximately 25-30 squares.
If you know the number of squares required to cover your own roof, enter it to the right to calculate the environmental offset of installing Malarkey’s Highlander® AR shingles.
If you don’t know your roof’s required squares, ask your contractor, or refer to your roof bid.
Approximate rubber tires diverted from the landfill?
Approximate rubber tires diverted from the landfill.
Approximate plastic bags diverted from the landfill?
Approximate plastic bags diverted from the landfill.
Approximate trees 'planted' to help clean the air?
Approximate trees 'planted' to help clean the air.
See shingle colors on a roof, or your roof. You can do both with our Roof Designer software.
Roof DesignerMade with our proprietary NEX® Polymer Modified (Rubberized) Asphalt, which combines asphalt for weathering, with rubber and plastic polymers for added strength and durability, Malarkey shingles are engineered to outperform and outlast.
Incorporating upcycled tires and plastic bags to increase strength and durability, while reducing landfill waste, and integrating smog-reducing granules that help clean the air, Malarkey shingles are designed with the environment in mind.
When installing a complete 5-component system for your new roof, roofing (field) shingles are installed fourth, after the starter shingles, and prior to the hip & ridge shingles.
Combining high-grade asphalt with synthetic and upcycled rubber and plastic polymers, proprietary NEX Polymer Modified (Rubberized) Asphalt formulation rubberizes the asphalt core of the shingle to deliver superior all-weather resilience and longer product life.
Highlander® AR shingles have up to 10% greater tear strength and 65% greater granule retention than the industry standard (ASTM D3465) and carry a Class 3 hail impact rating.
Recycled content can sometimes diminish product quality. Not so with our shingles. Polymers from upcycled tires and plastic bags are added to our asphalt formulation to improve shingle strength and durability, while reducing landfill waste – extending product life and landfill life.
Each average-sized roof of Highlander® AR shingles diverts the equivalent of ~4 tires and ~2,900 plastic bags from the landfill.1
Six bonds (3 laminate, 2 rain, 1 wind) of synthetic rubber adhesive resist dry-out and deliver extreme protection from high-winds, wind-driven rain, and shingle delamination.
Highlander® AR shingles have up to 50% more adhesive bonds and twice the rain seals of standard shingles.
It takes over 7000 nails to install a roof. Even one out of place can lead to leaks or void a wind warranty. The Zone, our patented larger nailing area, provides a bigger nailing target and longer shingle backing to help ensure that every nail hits and penetrates both shingle layers for maximum protection against shingle uplift and blow-off, as well as leaks from troughing and ice damming.
The Zone is up to 2X larger than the nailing area on standard shingles.
Ceramic-coated 3M™ Roofing Granules add lasting color vibrancy, while our NEX asphalt technology dramatically enhances granule retention – the shingle’s primary defense against hail, scuffing, and the aging effects of UV sunlight.
Highlander® AR shingles have up to 65% greater granule retention than the industry standard specification (ASTM D3462).
3M™ Smog-Reducing Granules, which blend inconspicuously into the shingle’s color, harness sunlight to photocatalytically convert dangerous smog gases like nitrogen dioxide (NO2) into water-soluble salt ions that rinse off the roof with rainwater, actively cleaning the air of these emission-based pollutants.
Each average-sized roof of Highlander® AR shingles helps fight smog air pollution the equivalent of planting ~2 trees.2
Algae-resistant 3M™ Copper Granules blend inconspicuously into the shingle’s color and help prevent unsightly black streaks caused by algae growth.
Highlander® AR shingles come with a 10-year algae warranty.
Shingles are sold in ‘squares’ which is the number of shingles required to cover 100 square feet of roof. Many manufacturers package their shingles to deliver only 97-99% of a square, in effect underdelivering/overcharging from 1-3% of the product.
Highlander® AR shingles are packaged to deliver a full square, with 3 bundles equaling 100 square feet of roof coverage.
At Malarkey, we strive to make shingles that don’t need warranties, but just in case, we offer standard and extended shingle warranties, or our innovative ‘Your Choice’ warranty where we’ll match a competitor’s standard warranty.3
Roofs work better when the parts work together. A complete new roof requires 5 components – shingles, underlayment, ice & water barrier, starter shingles, and hip & ridge shingles.
If your roof is installed by a Malarkey Certified Contractor, who also uses the above Malarkey accessories as a part of a complete roof system, your roof is eligible for extended warranty coverage.
Asphalt Technology | Impact Rating | Tear Strength* | Thickness | Cost | Standard Shingle Warranty | Standard Non-Prorated Period | Algae Warranty | Standard Wind Warranty | Enhanced Wind Warranty | |
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Good
Highlander® AR
|
NEX® | Class 3 | +10% | NA | $ | Limited Lifetime | 10 years | 10 years | 110 mph / 177 kph | 130 mph / 209 kph |
Better
Vista® AR
|
NEX® | Class 4 | +25% | +10% | $$ | Limited Lifetime | 15 years | 15 years | 110 mph / 177 kph | 130 mph / 209 kph |
Best
Legacy® Scotchgard™
|
NEX® | Class 4 | +35% | +19% | $$$ | Limited Lifetime | 20 years | Limited Lifetime** | 110 mph / 177 kph | 130 mph / 209 kph |
Good
Highlander® AR
|
Better
|
Best
|
|
---|---|---|---|
Asphalt Technology |
NEX® |
NEX® |
NEX® |
Impact Rating |
Class 3 |
Class 4 |
Class 4 |
Tear Strength* |
+10% |
+25% |
+35% |
Thickness |
NA |
+10% |
+19% |
Cost |
$ |
$$ |
$$$ |
Standard Shingle Warranty |
Limited Lifetime |
Limited Lifetime |
Limited Lifetime |
Standard Non-Prorated Period |
10 years |
15 years |
20 years |
Algae Warranty |
10 years |
15 years |
Limited Lifetime** |
Standard Wind Warranty |
110 mph / 177 kph |
110 mph / 177 kph |
110 mph / 177 kph |
Enhanced Wind Warranty |
130 mph / 209 kph |
130 mph / 209 kph |
130 mph / 209 kph |
* Versus standard shingles, as measured per ASTM D3462.
** Included on shingles with Scotchgard™ Protector.
1 Approximation assuming standard roof of 30 squares.
2 Approximation assuming standard roof of 30 squares. Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and 3M.
3 Select our transferable Limited Lifetime Shingle Warranty or one from a competitor - your choice.
DISCLAIMER: Photographs of shingles may not accurately represent their true color or the variations of color blends that will appear on the roof. Before installation, five or six shingles should be laid out and reviewed for desired color. Colors and specifications subject to change without notice. Shingle colors not available in all regions or product lines. Scotchgard and Scotchgard Protector, including the 3M logo, are all trademarks of 3M.
Length: 38-7/8″
Width: 13-1/4″
Exposure: 5-5/8″
Nailing Area: 1-5/16″
Laminate Bonds: 3
Rain Seals: 2
Wind Seals: 1
ASTM D7158 Class H
ASTM D3462
ASTM D3161 Class F
ASTM D3018 Type I
ASTM E108 Class A Fire Rating
CSA A123.5
FBC Approval – FL36890
UL 2218 Class 3
ICC Approval – ESR-3150
ICC-ES AC438
SKU: 242
Package Color: Grey/Green/White
Bundles/SQ: 3
Shingles/SQ: 66
SQ/Pallet: 16
SQ/Truckload: 208
Architectural Shingles Booklet (OK)
Architectural Shingles Trifold (OK)
Highlander AR Flyer (OK)
Architectural Laminate Shingles Installation Guide
Architectural Shingles Fact Sheet (OK)
Commercial Architectural Shingles Trifold (OK)
Ecoasis, Highlander, & Highlander AR Safety Data Sheet
Folleto de Highlander AR (OK) (Español)
Highlander & Highlander AR EPD
Highlander AR Tech Data
Impact Resistant Shingle Flyer
Instrucciones de Instalación de las Tejas Laminadas (Español)
Instructions de Pose des Bardeaux Lamellés (Francais)
Product Data Guide
Smog-Reducing Shingle Flyer
The Zone Brochure (OK)
Tríptico de Tejas Arquitectónicas (OK) (Español)
Lifetime limited shingle warranty
10 year non-prorated period
110 mph (177 kph) standard wind warranty
130 mph (209 kph) enhanced wind warranty
10 year algae warranty
*Extended warranties available via Malarkey Certified Contractors
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Asphalt Technology | Impact Rating | Tear Strength* | Thickness | Cost | Standard Shingle Warranty | Standard Non-Prorated Period | Algae Warranty | Standard Wind Warranty | Enhanced Wind Warranty | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Good
Highlander® AR
|
NEX® | Class 3 | +10% | NA | $ | Limited Lifetime | 10 years | 10 years | 110 mph / 177 kph | 130 mph / 209 kph |
Better
Vista® AR
|
NEX® | Class 4 | +25% | +10% | $$ | Limited Lifetime | 15 years | 15 years | 110 mph / 177 kph | 130 mph / 209 kph |
Best
Legacy® Scotchgard™
|
NEX® | Class 4 | +35% | +19% | $$$ | Limited Lifetime | 20 years | Limited Lifetime** | 110 mph / 177 kph | 130 mph / 209 kph |
Good
Highlander® AR
|
Better
|
Best
|
|
---|---|---|---|
Asphalt Technology |
NEX® |
NEX® |
NEX® |
Impact Rating |
Class 3 |
Class 4 |
Class 4 |
Tear Strength* |
+10% |
+25% |
+35% |
Thickness |
NA |
+10% |
+19% |
Cost |
$ |
$$ |
$$$ |
Standard Shingle Warranty |
Limited Lifetime |
Limited Lifetime |
Limited Lifetime |
Standard Non-Prorated Period |
10 years |
15 years |
20 years |
Algae Warranty |
10 years |
15 years |
Limited Lifetime** |
Standard Wind Warranty |
110 mph / 177 kph |
110 mph / 177 kph |
110 mph / 177 kph |
Enhanced Wind Warranty |
130 mph / 209 kph |
130 mph / 209 kph |
130 mph / 209 kph |
* Versus standard shingles, as measured per ASTM D3462.
** Included on shingles with Scotchgard™ Protector.
1 Approximation assuming standard roof of 30 squares.
2 Approximation assuming standard roof of 30 squares. Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and 3M.
3 Select our transferable Limited Lifetime Shingle Warranty or one from a competitor - your choice.
DISCLAIMER: Photographs of shingles may not accurately represent their true color or the variations of color blends that will appear on the roof. Before installation, five or six shingles should be laid out and reviewed for desired color. Colors and specifications subject to change without notice. Shingle colors not available in all regions or product lines. Scotchgard and Scotchgard Protector, including the 3M logo, are all trademarks of 3M.
Specifications & Testing
Length: 38-7/8″
Width: 13-1/4″
Exposure: 5-5/8″
Nailing Area: 1-5/16″
Laminate Bonds: 3
Rain Seals: 2
Wind Seals: 1
ASTM D7158 Class H
ASTM D3462
ASTM D3161 Class F
ASTM D3018 Type I
ASTM E108 Class A Fire Rating
CSA A123.5
FBC Approval – FL36890
UL 2218 Class 3
ICC Approval – ESR-3150
ICC-ES AC438
SKU: 242
Package Color: Grey/Green/White
Bundles/SQ: 3
Shingles/SQ: 66
SQ/Pallet: 16
SQ/Truckload: 208
Documents & Resources
Architectural Shingles Booklet (OK)
Architectural Shingles Trifold (OK)
Highlander AR Flyer (OK)
Architectural Laminate Shingles Installation Guide
Architectural Shingles Fact Sheet (OK)
Commercial Architectural Shingles Trifold (OK)
Ecoasis, Highlander, & Highlander AR Safety Data Sheet
Folleto de Highlander AR (OK) (Español)
Highlander & Highlander AR EPD
Highlander AR Tech Data
Impact Resistant Shingle Flyer
Instrucciones de Instalación de las Tejas Laminadas (Español)
Instructions de Pose des Bardeaux Lamellés (Francais)
Product Data Guide
Smog-Reducing Shingle Flyer
The Zone Brochure (OK)
Tríptico de Tejas Arquitectónicas (OK) (Español)
Warranty Information
Lifetime limited shingle warranty
10 year non-prorated period
110 mph (177 kph) standard wind warranty
130 mph (209 kph) enhanced wind warranty
10 year algae warranty
*Extended warranties available via Malarkey Certified Contractors
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