Iron Shield Roofing Offers Malarkey Shingles in Edmonton
Iron Shield Roofing installs Malarkey asphalt shingles on homes across Edmonton and the surrounding region. Malarkey builds its shingles on NEX® rubberized asphalt — engineered for the flexibility, impact resistance, and durability that Alberta’s climate demands.
From the everyday-tough Highlander to the Class 4, Scotchgard-protected Legacy and Windsor designer lines, Malarkey shingles stand up to freeze-thaw cycles, hail, snow load, and high winds — with distinctive sustainability features you won’t find on most brands.
Who Is Malarkey?
Malarkey Roofing Products is a family-owned North American manufacturer known for pioneering polymer-modified (rubberized) asphalt technology in residential shingles. The company builds a focused range of architectural and designer shingles, along with the underlayments, starter, and ridge accessories that complete the system — and it’s increasingly stocked across Western Canada.
The Malarkey Quality Promise
Malarkey shingles are built around a few standout technologies:
- NEX® polymer-modified asphalt — rubberized asphalt that stays flexible in the cold and absorbs impact, improving durability and hail performance.
- 3M™ Scotchgard™ Protector — long-term protection against the black streaks caused by blue-green algae (on Scotchgard lines).
- Smog-Reducing Granules — granules engineered to help break down smog, a Malarkey sustainability signature (on select lines such as Legacy).
- Zone® nailing area and high-wind design — for accurate fastening and strong wind performance.
The Malarkey Roofing System
A complete Malarkey roof pairs the field shingle with matching accessories:
- Leak barrier: Arctic Seal™ ice & water membrane at eaves, valleys, and penetrations — important against ice-dam backup in Edmonton winters.
- Underlayment: Right Start™ UDL synthetic underlayment.
- Starter: Secure Start™ for sealed, wind-resistant eaves and rakes.
- Field shingle: your chosen Highlander, Vista, Legacy, or Windsor line.
- Hip & ridge: EZ-Ridge™ or RidgeFlex™ to finish hips and ridges.
Warranty
- Lifetime limited shingle warranty on all four lines (single-family homes), with a non-prorated period that increases by line — 10 years (Highlander), 15 years (Vista & Windsor), 20 years (Legacy).
- Wind coverage: 110 mph standard, up to 130 mph enhanced with qualifying installation.
- Class 4 impact resistance on Legacy Scotchgard and Windsor Scotchgard.
- Algae protection: lifetime limited algae warranty on Scotchgard lines (Legacy, Windsor).
The Benefits of Malarkey Roofing
Cold-climate flexibility
NEX rubberized asphalt stays pliable when temperatures plunge, resisting the cracking that brittle shingles can suffer through Edmonton freeze-thaw cycles.
Genuine hail resistance
Legacy and Windsor carry a UL 2218 Class 4 rating — the toughest impact category — a real advantage in Alberta hail country.
Algae and weather protection
3M Scotchgard granules keep the roof free of black streaks, while the high-wind design holds up to Prairie gusts.
A more sustainable roof
Smog-Reducing Granules and recycled content make Malarkey a standout choice for homeowners who care about environmental impact.
Explore Malarkey Shingle Lines
Highlander
Malarkey’s popular architectural shingle built on NEX® rubberized asphalt for cold-weather flexibility and strong wind performance.
Explore Highlander →Vista
A value architectural shingle with NEX® polymer-modified asphalt and a clean dimensional profile — a dependable Edmonton workhorse.
Explore Vista →Legacy Scotchgard
Malarkey’s premium architectural shingle: UL 2218 Class 4 impact, NEX® asphalt, 3M Scotchgard™ algae protection, and Smog-Reducing Granules.
Explore Legacy Scotchgard →Windsor Scotchgard
A designer shingle with a bold, dimensional wood-shake look, UL 2218 Class 4 impact, and 3M Scotchgard™ algae protection.
Explore Windsor Scotchgard →Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malarkey a good shingle brand for Edmonton?
Yes. Malarkey shingles are built on NEX® polymer-modified (rubberized) asphalt that stays flexible in the cold and resists impact — a strong match for Edmonton’s freeze-thaw winters and hail. The Legacy and Windsor lines carry a UL 2218 Class 4 impact rating, the highest category.
What is NEX rubberized asphalt?
NEX® is Malarkey’s proprietary polymer-modified asphalt. The rubber-like polymers make the shingle more flexible and impact-absorbing, especially in cold temperatures, which improves durability and hail resistance in climates like Edmonton’s.
Which Malarkey shingles are Class 4 impact rated?
Malarkey’s Legacy Scotchgard and Windsor Scotchgard shingles both carry a UL 2218 Class 4 impact rating. In a hail-prone region like Edmonton these are strong choices and may qualify for an insurance discount — check with your provider.
What are Smog-Reducing Granules?
Select Malarkey shingles (including Legacy) use granules engineered to help break down smog. It’s a sustainability feature that sets Malarkey apart, while the granules still deliver the colour and protection of a standard roof surface.
Need help with your home or business roofing project?
Talk to Iron Shield Roofing about which Malarkey shingle is right for your Edmonton home.
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