Malarkey Vista shingles
Malarkey's best-selling architectural shingle, made with rubberized (NEX polymer-modified) asphalt, rated Class 4 for impact, with a 15-year non-prorated period. The algae-resistant version is sold separately as Vista AR.
A roof in it: about $12,400–$14,300 on a 2,000 sq ft house. 9 colors, drawn below.
Malarkey Vista specifications
- Type
- Laminated architectural, NEX polymer modified asphalt
- Size
- 13¼ × 38⅞ 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 (Enhanced Wind Warranty, combined with other Malarkey products or a Certified Pro/Premium warranty)
- Impact rating
- UL 2218 Class 4
- Fire rating
- Class A (ASTM E108)
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime; 15-year non-prorated period
- Algae resistance
- No algae warranty stated
- The Zone nailing area
- A wider, marked nailing area (1 5/16 in) helps installers place nails correctly, and the shingle has two rain seals and three laminate bonds.
- Standards
- ASTM D3161 Class F · ASTM D7158 Class H · ASTM D3462 · ASTM D3018 Type I · CSA A123.5 · ICC-ES ESR-3150 · ICC-ES AC438 · Florida Product Approval 14809
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 Vista colors
The 9 colors Malarkey lists for Vista. 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. Malarkey says colours are not available in all regions or product lines; its page shows nine colours with no region marked (location not set), and the Roof Designer and distributors confirm local availability.
See Vista colors on a house with your siding, trim and door.
Vista Antique Brown
Our impression: warm mid-dark brown blend
Vista Black Oak
Our impression: charcoal black with brown
Vista Heather
Our impression: muted gray-brown with mauve
Vista Midnight Black
Our impression: solid near-black
Vista Natural Wood
Our impression: medium tan-brown, woody
Vista Sienna Blend
Our impression: light warm brown, reflective
Vista Silverwood
Our impression: light silver-gray, reflective
Vista Storm Grey
Our impression: medium cool gray
Vista Weathered Wood
Our impression: aged gray-brown
What a Malarkey Vista 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 Vista 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 Vista | 130 mph | Class 4 | — | 9 |
| Malarkey Highlander | 130 mph | Class 3 | — | 8 |
| Malarkey Legacy | 130 mph | Class 4 | Lifetime | 9 |
| 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 |
| GAF Timberline NS | 130 mph | — | 10 yr | 7 |
| GAF Camelot II | 130 mph | Class 4 | 25 yr | 5 |
| GAF Slateline | 130 mph | Class 4 | 25 yr | 4 |
| GAF Woodland | 130 mph | Class 4 | 25 yr | 2 |
| CertainTeed Grand Manor | 130 mph | Class 4 | 30 yr | 9 |
| CertainTeed NorthGate ClimateFlex | 160 mph | Class 4 | 30 yr | 12 |
| Owens Corning Duration Designer | 160 mph | Class 3 | 25 yr | 11 |
| Owens Corning Duration FLEX | 160 mph | Class 4 | 25 yr | 9 |
| GAF Timberline HDZ RS | No cap (WindProven) | Class 3 | 25 yr | 7 |
| Brava Old World | 211 mph | Class 4 | — | 13 |
| Euroshield Beaumont Shake | Tested to 250 km/h | Class 4 | — | 4 |
| Westlake Royal 1-Piece S | By installation | Class 3 | — | 18 |
| Westlake Royal 2-Piece Mission | By installation | — | — | 18 |
| Westlake Royal Saxony 900 Slate | 180 mph | Class 3 | — | 9 |
Malarkey Vista questions
How much does a Malarkey Vista 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 Vista depends on what their supplier charges them for it, so ask for it by name.
What colors does Malarkey Vista come in?
Malarkey lists 9 colors: Antique Brown, Black Oak, Heather, Midnight Black, Natural Wood, Sienna Blend, Silverwood, Storm Grey, Weathered Wood. Availability varies by region, so check with a local roofer or Malarkey before you settle on one.
Is Malarkey Vista impact resistant?
Malarkey lists it as UL 2218 Class 4. 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 Vista rated for?
110 mph standard; up to 130 mph (Enhanced Wind Warranty, combined with other Malarkey products or a Certified Pro/Premium warranty), per Malarkey's own pages. Higher wind ratings usually depend on the installation method and the maker's own accessories.
What warranty does Malarkey Vista have?
Limited lifetime, with 15-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/vista-shingles/ — Specs, testing, warranty (lifetime, 15-year non-prorated, 110/130 mph), comparison table showing no algae warranty on Vista, nine colours
- https://www.malarkeyroofing.com/app/uploads/2026/01/vista-tech-data-sheet-malarkey.pdf — Tech data sheet (effective 02/26): size, exposure, 66 shingles/3 bundles per square, standards, wind warranty
- https://www.malarkeyroofing.com/warranties/ — Enhanced Wind Warranty included with Certified Pro/Premium/Commercial warranties, or available with 4 nails on architectural shingles