Malarkey Vista AR Shingles Installed in Falcon Heights

Most people think about roofing in terms of protection and curb appeal. That makes sense - those things matter. But there's another layer to it that doesn't get talked about enough: what the shingles themselves are actually made of, and what installing them means beyond just your roof.

We installed Malarkey Vista AR architectural shingles on a home in Falcon Heights, and this job came with something we think is worth sharing. Malarkey issues an Eco-Offset Certificate for each installation, and the numbers on this one tell a pretty clear story. The shingles used in this job diverted the equivalent of 2 rubber tires and approximately 1,400 plastic bags from the landfill. That's baked into the product itself - not an add-on, not a marketing claim.

The Vista AR line is built with NEX Rubberized Asphalt, which is Malarkey's way of working upcycled rubber and plastic directly into the shingle composition. The result is a product that holds up better across weather conditions and does something useful with materials that would otherwise sit in a landfill. The smog-reducing granules on the surface are another feature worth knowing about - they're designed to help break down air pollutants, similar to the effect of planting a tree.

This is what we mean when we say quality roofing does more than keep water out. The right product, installed correctly, can add real value - to the home, to the neighborhood, and honestly to the environment. That's not a small thing.

We're proud to be the crew putting these shingles on roofs across the Twin Cities area. If you're weighing your options on an asphalt shingle roofing job and want something that performs at a high level without leaving a heavy footprint, Malarkey is worth a serious look.