Malarkey Highlander shingles
Malarkey's entry-level architectural shingle, unusual at that price for its rubberized (NEX polymer-modified) asphalt, which gives it a Class 3 impact rating. A Highlander Cool version uses reflective granules.
A roof in it: about $12,400–$14,300 on a 2,000 sq ft house. 8 colors, drawn below.
Malarkey Highlander specifications
- Type
- Laminated architectural, rubberized (NEX polymer-modified) asphalt
- Shingle size
- 38⅞ × 13¼ in
- Exposure
- 5⅝ in
- Bundles per square
- 3 (100 sq ft)
- Weight per square
- Not stated by the manufacturer
- Wind warranty
- 110 mph standard; up to 130 mph (a Malarkey Certified Contractor and Malarkey's full accessory system)
- Impact rating
- UL 2218 Class 3
- Fire rating
- Class A (ASTM E108)
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime; 10-year non-prorated period
- Algae resistance
- No algae warranty stated
- The Zone nailing area
- A 1⁵⁄₁₆-inch nailing area with three laminate bonds, two rain seals and a wind seal of rubberized adhesive.
- Standards
- ASTM D3462 · ASTM D3018 Type I · ASTM D3161 Class F · ASTM D7158 Class H · ASTM E108 Class A · UL 2218 Class 3 · CSA A123.5 · ICC-ES ESR-3150
From Malarkey's own product pages and data sheets, read 23 October 2026 (sources at the bottom). Manufacturers change specifications and warranties; the current written warranty is what counts.
Malarkey Highlander colors
The 8 colors Malarkey lists for Highlander. The swatches are our own drawings, an impression of each color's tone, not a photo or a color match: granule blends look different in sun, shade and on a whole roof. Look at a real sample board, and a house near you with the color on it, before you choose.
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Highlander Silverwood
Our impression: light silvery grey-brown. Regional.
Highlander Ivory Mist
Our impression: pale, warm off-white. Regional.
Highlander Golden Amber
Our impression: warm golden tan. Regional.
Highlander Sienna Blend
Our impression: reddish-brown blend. Regional.
Highlander Moonlit Black (Cool)
Our impression: deep black. Highlander Cool. Regional.
Highlander Riverstone Grey (Cool)
Our impression: mid stone grey. Highlander Cool. Regional.
Highlander Burlwood (Cool)
Our impression: warm mid-brown wood. Highlander Cool. Regional.
Highlander Willow Wood (Cool)
Our impression: grey-tan weathered wood. Highlander Cool. Regional.
What a Malarkey Highlander roof costs
Our quote engine's price for a roof of architectural shingles at a 6/12 pitch, old layer torn off, at US-average roofer wages. The roof is bigger than the house: the pitch adds about 12% to the footprint.
| House footprint | Roof | Installed |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500 sq ft | 16.8 squares | $9,500–$10,900 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 22.4 squares | $12,400–$14,300 |
| 2,500 sq ft | 28.0 squares | $15,400–$17,700 |
The engine prices architectural shingles as one class, not by brand, so these figures are the same on every line of that class we cover. Within the class, roof size, pitch, tear-off and local labour move a price far more than the label on the bundle; what Highlander costs your roofer depends on their supplier, so ask for it by name. Prices in your state: roof replacement cost by state.
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| Line | Wind (max) | Impact | Algae warranty | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malarkey Highlander | 130 mph | Class 3 | — | 8 |
| GAF Timberline HDZ | No cap (WindProven) | Class 3 | 25 yr | 23 |
| CertainTeed Landmark | 160 mph | Class 3 | 25 yr | 20 |
| CertainTeed Landmark PRO | 160 mph | Class 3 | 30 yr | 24 |
| Owens Corning Duration | 160 mph | Class 3 | 25 yr | 11 |
| Owens Corning Oakridge | 130 mph | — | 25 yr | 12 |
| IKO Dynasty | 130 mph | Class 3 | 10 yr | 14 |
| IKO Nordic | 130 mph | Class 4 | 10 yr | 6 |
| Atlas Pinnacle Pristine | 160 mph | Class 3 | — | 19 |
| Atlas ProLAM | 130 mph | Class 3 | — | 9 |
| GAF Timberline UHDZ | No cap (WindProven) | Class 4 | 30 yr | 6 |
| GAF Timberline AS II | No cap (WindProven) | Class 4 | 25 yr | 7 |
| GAF Grand Sequoia | 130 mph | Class 4 | 25 yr | 5 |
| CertainTeed Presidential Shake | 130 mph | Class 3 | 30 yr | 5 |
| CertainTeed Carriage House | 130 mph | Class 4 | 30 yr | 9 |
| IKO Cambridge | 130 mph | Class 3 | 10 yr | 8 |
| IKO Royal Estate | 130 mph | Class 3 | 10 yr | 4 |
| TAMKO Heritage | 130 mph | — | 10 yr | 7 |
| TAMKO Titan XT | 160 mph | Class 3 | 10 yr | 20 |
Malarkey Highlander questions
How much does a Malarkey Highlander roof cost?
On our quote engine a roof of architectural shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house (6/12 pitch, old layer torn off) comes to about $12,400–$14,300 at US-average roofer wages, roughly $600 per square installed. The engine prices architectural shingles as one class, not by brand: a roofer's price for Highlander depends on what their supplier charges them for it, so ask for it by name.
What colors does Malarkey Highlander come in?
Malarkey lists 8 colors: Silverwood, Ivory Mist, Golden Amber, Sienna Blend, Moonlit Black (Cool), Riverstone Grey (Cool), Burlwood (Cool), Willow Wood (Cool). Availability varies by region, so check with a local roofer or Malarkey before you settle on one.
Is Malarkey Highlander impact resistant?
Malarkey lists it as UL 2218 Class 3. Class 4 is the highest UL 2218 rating and the one many insurers discount premiums for; Class 3 is one step below.
What wind speed is Malarkey Highlander rated for?
110 mph standard; up to 130 mph (a Malarkey Certified Contractor and Malarkey's full accessory system), per Malarkey's own pages. Higher wind warranties usually need extra nails per shingle and the manufacturer's starter and ridge shingles.
What warranty does Malarkey Highlander have?
Limited lifetime, with 10-year non-prorated period. After the non-prorated period, a manufacturer's warranty usually covers a shrinking share of material cost and rarely labour; see our shingle warranty guide.
More on what a shingle warranty covers: shingle warranties explained.
Sources
Read 23 October 2026. Malarkey is not affiliated with SatelliteQuotes; product names are its trademarks.
- https://www.malarkeyroofing.com/products/shingles-overview/highlander-shingles/ — size, exposure, nailing area, bonds, standards, Class 3, warranty, wind
- https://www.malarkeyroofing.com/products/shingles-overview/highlander-highlander-cool-shingles/ — Highlander Cool, wind 110/130 mph, warranty table, algae NA
- https://www.malarkeyroofing.com/app/uploads/2025/12/highlander-highlander-cool-flyer-CA-malarkey.pdf — color names (December 2025 flyer)