Asphalt Shingle Comparison | HomeVenture Roofing

CertainTeed Landmark — Extended Warranty Eligible. Landmark is CertainTeed's architectural asphalt shingle: a dimensional, multi-layer product with a lifetime limited manufacturer warranty and Class 3 impact resistance. Installed as a complete CertainTeed Integrity Roof System by our ShingleMaster credentialed crew, it is eligible for CertainTeed's SureStart PLUS extended warranty, including enhanced wind coverage. The exact terms are in the issued warranty document. This is the right choice for homeowners who prioritize warranty coverage and manufacturer reputation.

Malarkey Highlander — Modern Performance at Mid-Range Price. Highlander uses polymer-modified rubberized asphalt, which stays more flexible across temperature cycles and tends to grip granules longer than conventional asphalt. Class 3 impact resistance with a lifetime limited warranty. The right fit for most homeowners who want modern shingle performance without stepping up to the premium line.

Malarkey Vista — Maximum Impact Resistance. Vista is Class 4 impact-rated polymer-modified rubberized asphalt. Class 4 is the highest UL 2218 impact classification; it is not a guarantee against hail damage. Class 4 shingles may qualify for an insurance discount depending on your carrier and policy, so ask your insurance agent before assuming a discount applies.

Shingle selection is one input. The rest of the price moves with roof size, pitch, complexity (valleys, dormers, penetrations), decking condition, ventilation work, flashing replacement, and the specific manufacturer accessories that go on the roof. The same shingle on a complex roof can cost more than a premium shingle on a simple roof. The free inspection produces a written, itemized scope so you can see exactly where the dollars go.

CertainTeed and Malarkey are both top-tier residential shingle manufacturers. CertainTeed has the broader contractor network nationally and is the brand HomeVenture holds the ShingleMaster credential to install. Malarkey leans into polymer-modified rubberized SBS asphalt, which stays more flexible across temperature cycles and tends to grip granules longer. Both make Class 3 and Class 4 lines. Both back their products with lifetime limited warranties conditional on a spec install.

We install both. The recommendation in your specific inspection depends on your roof's exposure, the look you want, and how long you intend to own the home.

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Every manufacturer warranty depends on the shingle being installed exactly to the manufacturer's published specification — correct nailing pattern, correct starter strips, correct exposure, correct accessories. An under-spec install voids the warranty before the roof is even finished. HomeVenture's 16-step process documents the install against the manufacturer spec at every stage, which keeps the warranty enforceable for its full term.

That documented install record is also what we rely on if the manufacturer ever disputes a defect claim — the photo file and material specs are the evidence we use to push the claim through on your behalf.