Save Money With Malarkey Class 3 Impact-Resistant Shingles in Blanchard, Oklahoma
You don’t always have to buy the most expensive shingle on the market to upgrade your roof.
For homeowners in Blanchard, Oklahoma who want better impact resistance while still watching the cost of their roofing project, Malarkey Highlander Class 3 impact-resistant shingles deserve a serious look.
At Top View Roofing, we like giving homeowners choices.
Some homeowners want to move all the way into a Class 4 roofing system. Others simply want a good-looking architectural shingle with improved impact resistance without pushing their roofing budget as high.
That is where Malarkey Highlander can make a lot of sense.
What Is a Class 3 Impact-Resistant Shingle?
Impact-resistant shingles are tested to determine how well they can withstand impact.
Malarkey Highlander shingles carry a UL 2218 Class 3 impact rating, which is the second-highest rating in the UL impact classification system.
That gives Blanchard homeowners an option between an ordinary architectural shingle and a higher-priced Class 4 roofing system.
No asphalt shingle should be described as hail-proof.
Oklahoma can produce severe hail capable of damaging almost any roofing material.
The advantage of an impact-resistant shingle is that it has been specifically designed and tested to provide improved impact performance.
A Better Shingle Without Breaking the Budget
A roof is one of the largest maintenance expenses most homeowners will ever face.
That makes price important.
But simply buying the cheapest roof possible is not always the best way to save money.
We would rather help a homeowner find the best roofing system for the money.
Malarkey Highlander gives homeowners an opportunity to move into a polymer-modified architectural shingle with a Class 3 impact rating without necessarily paying the price of a premium Class 4 roofing system.
For many Blanchard homeowners, that can provide a very attractive middle ground.
Made With Malarkey’s Rubberized Asphalt Technology
Malarkey Highlander is manufactured using Malarkey’s NEX polymer-modified asphalt technology.
Malarkey describes Highlander as its economical architectural shingle and says the product uses rubberized asphalt technology to improve performance.
That is one of the reasons we like giving homeowners the opportunity to compare Malarkey shingles instead of automatically putting the same conventional shingle on every home.
Roofing technology has changed.
Homeowners should know what is available before making a decision.
Roofing Made Right Here in Oklahoma
There is another reason Malarkey is worth talking about with Oklahoma homeowners.
Malarkey operates an asphalt shingle manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, along with manufacturing facilities in Oregon and California.
Malarkey documentation also identifies Oklahoma City as a manufacturing location for its Highlander line.
For us, there is something fitting about installing a roofing product manufactured right here in Oklahoma on homes that have to withstand Oklahoma weather.
You could say it is roofing made in Oklahoma for Oklahoma people.
Can Class 3 Shingles Save Money on Homeowners Insurance?
Possibly, but this is where homeowners need to talk directly with their insurance company.
Some insurers offer discounts or other considerations for qualifying impact-resistant roofing materials.
However, insurance programs vary considerably.
A homeowner should never assume that installing a Class 3 roof will automatically lower the insurance premium.
Before making your final decision, call your insurance agent and ask:
“Does my company offer a discount for installing a UL 2218 Class 3 impact-resistant roof, and does Malarkey Highlander qualify under my policy?”
If your carrier offers a discount, that can make the value of the upgrade even better.
If it doesn’t, you still have the benefit of upgrading from a conventional roofing product to an impact-rated shingle.
Class 3 or Class 4: Which One Should You Choose?
There isn’t one answer that fits every homeowner.
If maximum impact resistance is your priority, we can show you Malarkey’s Class 4 options.
If budget is a major consideration but you still want an impact-rated roofing system, Highlander Class 3 may be a better fit.
That is why we like sitting down with homeowners and actually explaining the difference.
We can compare:
Standard architectural shingles
Class 3 impact-resistant shingles
Class 4 impact-resistant shingles
Then you can decide what makes sense for your home and your budget.
We don’t believe every homeowner should automatically be pushed into the most expensive roofing package.
We believe you should understand what you are buying.
Oklahoma Weather Is Hard on Roofs
Living in Blanchard means dealing with Oklahoma weather.
Hailstorms don’t make appointments.
Neither do 60- and 70-mile-per-hour winds, severe thunderstorms, extreme summer temperatures, or sudden cold weather.
Your roof is the first line of defense protecting everything underneath it.
Spending a little more attention on the roofing material you choose today can make a big difference down the road.
Quality Installation Is Just as Important as the Shingle
Buying a good shingle is only half the job.
It still has to be installed correctly.
At Top View Roofing, our roofing systems include the details that matter, including proper underlayment, starter shingles, drip edge, valley protection, ventilation, flashing, and proper fastening.
We use six nails per shingle as part of our installation standard.
Those details may not be the first thing a homeowner notices when looking at the finished roof from the street, but they are some of the most important parts of the roofing system.
Blanchard Homeowners Have Options
If your roof needs replacement, don’t automatically settle for whatever roofing shingle happens to be included in the first estimate you receive.
Ask questions.
Ask whether the shingle is impact rated.
Ask whether Class 3 and Class 4 options are available.
Ask whether your insurance company offers a discount.
Ask where the product is manufactured.
And most importantly, ask exactly what is being installed on your home.
A roof should be a long-term investment, not simply another construction purchase.
Get a Malarkey Roofing Estimate in Blanchard, Oklahoma
If you own a home in Blanchard or the surrounding area and would like to compare standard roofing shingles with Malarkey Class 3 and Class 4 impact-resistant options, contact Top View Roofing.
We will help you compare the products, the cost, the potential advantages, and which roofing system makes the most sense for your home.
You may find that upgrading your roof costs less than you expected.
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