Are Malarkey Shingles Worth the Investment for My Chicago Home?
July 9, 2026
Not all shingles are created equal — and no one knows that better than Anchorpoint Roofing, the best roofing company in Chicago.
On a recent job in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood, Anchorpoint Roofing broke down why Malarkey shingles are the backbone of nearly every roof his team installs — and why homeowners keep choosing them.
Class 4 Rating = Insurance Discounts
While most contractors quote Class 2 shingles like GAF Timberline, the Malarkey Vista is a Class 4 shingle — the highest impact rating available. Nearly every insurance company in Illinois offers a discount on annual homeowners insurance for Class 4 roofs, meaning the shingle can pay for itself over time.
Built to Stay Put
Three design features make Malarkey virtually blow-off proof:
Oversized nailing zone — a wide fastening strip that ensures every nail lands where it should.Extra-wide common bond — where the shingle's two layers meet. Anchorpoint's crews drive 5–6 nails through this bond, securing both pieces at once.Heat-activated tar strips — oversized strips on the back that melt the shingles together in the sun, fusing the roof into one solid piece. Crews returning even a year later can barely pry them apart with a putty knife.
The proof: in six years of installing Malarkey across Chicago — through every windstorm and downpour — Anchorpoint Roofing has never had a single blow-off.
SBS Polymer Flexibility
Malarkey shingles are modified with SBS rubberized polymer, so they bend nearly in half with no creases, cracks, or dents. Traditional shingles simply can't do that — this flexibility lets the roof absorb impacts and temperature swings instead of breaking.
Algae Resistance That Fights Back
The Vista AR is embedded with real zinc and copper granules. The copper and algae fight — and the copper wins — keeping your roof clean and streak-free. Want more? The Malarkey Legacy upgrade is thicker, heavier, and equally algae-resistant.
Premium Product, 40-Year Warranty
Malarkey sits at the higher end of the market, but in seven years, Anchorpoint Roofing has installed anything else on only two homes. A Class 4 rating, insurance savings, zero blow-offs, and a 40-year warranty — that's hard to beat.
Chicago's Go-To Roofing Company
Whether you need a roof repair or the best materials on the market, Anchorpoint Roofing is your go-to roofing company. Contact Anchorpoint Roofing today and see why it's the number 1 roofing company in
Chicago.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK1tTdQ8jE4 (edited)
On a recent job in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood, Anchorpoint Roofing broke down why Malarkey shingles are the backbone of nearly every roof his team installs — and why homeowners keep choosing them.
Class 4 Rating = Insurance Discounts
While most contractors quote Class 2 shingles like GAF Timberline, the Malarkey Vista is a Class 4 shingle — the highest impact rating available. Nearly every insurance company in Illinois offers a discount on annual homeowners insurance for Class 4 roofs, meaning the shingle can pay for itself over time.
Built to Stay Put
Three design features make Malarkey virtually blow-off proof:
Oversized nailing zone — a wide fastening strip that ensures every nail lands where it should.Extra-wide common bond — where the shingle's two layers meet. Anchorpoint's crews drive 5–6 nails through this bond, securing both pieces at once.Heat-activated tar strips — oversized strips on the back that melt the shingles together in the sun, fusing the roof into one solid piece. Crews returning even a year later can barely pry them apart with a putty knife.
The proof: in six years of installing Malarkey across Chicago — through every windstorm and downpour — Anchorpoint Roofing has never had a single blow-off.
SBS Polymer Flexibility
Malarkey shingles are modified with SBS rubberized polymer, so they bend nearly in half with no creases, cracks, or dents. Traditional shingles simply can't do that — this flexibility lets the roof absorb impacts and temperature swings instead of breaking.
Algae Resistance That Fights Back
The Vista AR is embedded with real zinc and copper granules. The copper and algae fight — and the copper wins — keeping your roof clean and streak-free. Want more? The Malarkey Legacy upgrade is thicker, heavier, and equally algae-resistant.
Premium Product, 40-Year Warranty
Malarkey sits at the higher end of the market, but in seven years, Anchorpoint Roofing has installed anything else on only two homes. A Class 4 rating, insurance savings, zero blow-offs, and a 40-year warranty — that's hard to beat.
Chicago's Go-To Roofing Company
Whether you need a roof repair or the best materials on the market, Anchorpoint Roofing is your go-to roofing company. Contact Anchorpoint Roofing today and see why it's the number 1 roofing company in
Chicago.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK1tTdQ8jE4 (edited)
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