Does My Roof Need Highlander, Vista, or the Big-Boss Legacy?

Choosing shingles for a Chicago roof replacement can feel like choosing a pizza: there are several good options, but somehow everyone has an opinion.

Before we get into the shingles, let's meet the company behind them. Malarkey Roofing Products is known for making asphalt roofing shingles designed with durability, weather protection, and performance in mind. Their shingles use rubberized asphalt technology, giving homeowners options that go beyond simply making the roof look good.
Malarkey makes the choice a little easier with its Good-Better-Best lineup: Highlander, Vista, and Legacy. All three use SBS rubberized asphalt, but they step up in strength, thickness, impact resistance, and price.

Highlander — The Budget-Friendly Option
Highlander is the economical choice. It carries a Class 3 impact rating, uses the same rubberized asphalt technology as the higher-level options, and comes with a Limited Lifetime shingle warranty. Its standard non-prorated warranty period is 10 years.
Think of Highlander as the "I want a dependable roof without making my wallet cry" option.

Vista — The Popular Middle Ground
Vista steps things up with a Class 4 impact rating, which is the highest impact rating in Malarkey's lineup. It's also thicker than Highlander and has greater tear strength. Its standard non-prorated warranty period is 15 years.
Basically, Vista says, "I want more protection, but I don't need to buy the fanciest roof on the block."

Legacy — The Heavy Hitter
At the top is Legacy Scotchgard. It's thicker and stronger than Vista, carries a Class 4 impact rating, and has the highest tear strength of the three. Its standard non-prorated warranty period is 20 years.
Legacy is the "I'm doing this roof once, and I want the good stuff" choice.

So, Which One Is Best for Chicago?
There's no single shingle that's automatically perfect for every home. Highlander makes sense for homeowners focused on value, Vista offers a strong balance between performance and cost, while Legacy is designed for homeowners who want to step up to Malarkey's highest-performing architectural shingle.
And here's the fun part: all three are designed to handle the job of protecting your home—because Chicago weather certainly isn't known for being polite.

At Anchor Point Roofing, your go-to roofing company and top-rated roofing company in Chicago, the goal isn't simply to put shingles on your house. It's to help homeowners understand what they're actually paying for and choose a roofing system that fits their home and budget.
Highlander, Vista, or Legacy? Your roof gets the final vote—but your wallet definitely gets a ballot.

Location: Chicago, IL