Mr. GoodRoof is a Malarkey Emerald Premium Contractor
Malarkey’s highest contractor certification level, held by less than 1% of roofing contractors.
That status is what makes the Malarkey Certified Premium Warranty available to eligible homeowners on qualifying Secure Choice™ Roofing Systems.
As a Malarkey Certified Premium Contractor, Mr. GoodRoof can offer eligible homeowners access to Malarkey’s Certified Premium Warranty when all product, installation, registration, and eligibility requirements are met. This warranty combines material warranty protection with workmanship coverage on qualifying roofing systems.
For homeowners comparing roof replacement companies, that matters because a warranty is only as strong as the roof system behind it and the company installing it.
The difference is not just the shingle.
It is the system, the installation, and the documentation behind it.
What Is a Malarkey Emerald Premium Contractor?
Malarkey Emerald Premium Contractor status is the highest tier in Malarkey’s contractor certification program.
It means the contractor has gone beyond basic certification and has met Malarkey’s higher requirements for training, installation knowledge, business standards, and warranty eligibility.
Mr. GoodRoof’s Emerald Premium status helps homeowners access Malarkey’s highest level of enhanced warranty protection on qualifying roof replacement projects.
What Emerald Premium Status Requires
Malarkey’s Certified Premium Contractor Program includes requirements such as:
- Contractor must be in business for at least 5 years
- Contractor must be a Malarkey Certified Contractor for at least 1 year
- Contractor must carry required general liability insurance and workers’ compensation where required
- Contractor must maintain clean financial records with distributors
- Contractor must have strong BBB standing and community reputation
- Contractor must review and understand Certified Premium Warranty requirements
- Certified Premium projects must be installed by a Certified Premium qualified crew
- Contractor must maintain current knowledge of Malarkey system requirements and installation guidelines
- Contractor may be subject to follow-up project audits or inspections at Malarkey’s discretion
- The Malarkey technical team completes inspections on 3 projects prior to warranty program approval or participation
- Certified Premium status is renewed annually
In plain English:
Emerald Premium status is not just a logo. It is a qualification process that allows eligible homeowners to access enhanced Malarkey warranty protection when the roof is installed as a complete qualifying system.
What Is the Malarkey Certified Premium Warranty?
The Malarkey Certified Premium Warranty is an enhanced roofing system warranty available through Malarkey’s Certified Contractor Program.
According to Malarkey, the Certified Premium Warranty is a combination material warranty and workmanship warranty. It is available on eligible Secure Choice™ Roofing Systems installed by a Malarkey Certified Premium Contractor using Malarkey shingles and accessory products, according to Malarkey’s published installation instructions and adopted building code requirements.
In plain English:
It is not just a shingle warranty. It is a roof system warranty tied to qualifying products, installation standards, contractor certification, and proper registration.
For eligible single-family detached primary residences, Malarkey Certified Premium Warranty coverage may include:
| Coverage Area | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Defect Coverage | Limited Lifetime coverage against manufacturing defects that adversely affect roof system performance |
| Right Start™ Period | 50-year non-prorated period for qualifying single-family primary residences |
| Other Eligible Structures | 20-year non-prorated period, with manufacturing defect coverage of 40 to 50 years depending on the shingle selected |
| Workmanship Coverage | 25 years of workmanship coverage on qualifying installations |
| Enhanced Wind Coverage | Up to 130 mph for qualifying architectural shingles, or 140 mph for Windsor® shingles |
| Algae Resistance Coverage | Product-specific coverage depending on shingle selection |
| Transferability | One-time transfer when properly completed according to Malarkey requirements |
Coverage depends on product selection, property type, complete system requirements, installation conditions, registration, and all official Malarkey warranty terms.
Who Is Eligible for Lifetime Coverage?
Malarkey’s Certified Premium Warranty distinguishes between two broad types of properties.
Single-Family Detached Primary Residences
For eligible single-family detached homes used as the homeowner’s primary residence, a qualifying Malarkey Secure Choice™ Roofing System may include Limited Lifetime Warranty coverage against manufacturing defects that adversely affect the performance of the roofing system.
Malarkey states that “Lifetime” coverage remains in effect as long as the original owner or eligible subsequent owner maintains the home as their primary residence.
Other Structures
Other structures are not covered under Lifetime coverage.
This may include homes no longer maintained as the owner’s primary residence, duplexes, townhomes, apartment buildings, condominiums, and similar properties.
For these structures, coverage against manufacturing defects is generally 40 to 50 years, depending on the shingle product selected.
What Is the Right Start™ Period?
The Right Start™ Period is the non-prorated portion of the warranty.
In plain English:
During the non-prorated period, covered shingles do not depreciate for qualifying manufacturing defect claims.
For qualifying single-family primary residences, the Certified Premium Warranty includes a 50-year non-prorated Right Start™ Period. During that period, shingles do not depreciate for qualifying manufacturing defect claims.
By comparison, Malarkey’s standard warranty non-prorated period is generally 10, 15, or 20 years, depending on the shingle selected.
That difference matters.
A lifetime warranty means less if it starts prorating early.
This is one of the reasons Mr. GoodRoof explains the Right Start™ Period during the warranty conversation. It helps homeowners understand what the warranty actually does over time, not just what it sounds like in the headline.
Qualifying Malarkey Shingle Coverage Overview
The exact warranty coverage depends on the shingle selected, property type, installation requirements, and official Malarkey warranty terms.
A simplified overview of qualifying Malarkey shingle products includes:
| Malarkey Shingle Product | Single-Family Coverage | Other Structures Coverage | Enhanced Wind Coverage | Algae Resistance Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander® | Limited Lifetime | 40 years | 130 mph / 15 years | N/A |
| Highlander® AR | Limited Lifetime | 40 years | 130 mph / 15 years | 15 years |
| Highlander® Cool | Limited Lifetime | 40 years | 130 mph / 15 years | N/A |
| Ecoasis® | Limited Lifetime | 40 years | 130 mph / 15 years | N/A |
| Vista® | Limited Lifetime | 45 years | 130 mph / 15 years | N/A |
| Vista® AR | Limited Lifetime | 45 years | 130 mph / 15 years | 25 years |
| Vista® Cool | Limited Lifetime | 45 years | 130 mph / 15 years | N/A |
| Legacy® Scotchgard™ Protector | Limited Lifetime | 50 years | 130 mph / 15 years | Limited Lifetime |
| Windsor® Scotchgard™ Protector | Limited Lifetime | 50 years | 140 mph / 15 years | Limited Lifetime |
This table is intended as a simplified homeowner overview. Final coverage depends on the official Malarkey warranty document, the property type, the products installed, and whether all eligibility requirements are met.
25-Year Workmanship Coverage
Workmanship coverage is one of the most important parts of the Malarkey Certified Premium Warranty.
Malarkey states that the warranty includes 25 years of workmanship coverage, except for dome-style structures. Workmanship includes any aspect of the installation found to adversely affect the performance of the Secure Choice™ Roofing System or cause a leak.
The Certified Premium Contractor is responsible for the initial two years of installation liability, and Malarkey covers the balance under the Certified Premium Warranty terms.
In plain English:
Mr. GoodRoof handles the initial workmanship responsibility period, and Malarkey backs the remaining portion of the 25-year workmanship coverage when the roof qualifies under the Certified Premium Warranty terms.
That structure connects workmanship protection to a registered manufacturer warranty program, not just a vague promise.
What Is a Secure Choice™ Roofing System?
An eligible Secure Choice™ Roofing System must consist of Malarkey shingles and Malarkey accessory products.
Malarkey’s Certified Premium Contractor Program states that an eligible Secure Choice™ Roofing System must be installed by a Malarkey Certified Premium Contractor using Malarkey’s latest published installation instructions and adopted building code requirements.
This system-first approach matters because a roof is more than the visible shingle.
A qualifying system may involve:
- Malarkey shingles
- Malarkey accessory products
- Proper underlayment
- Starter shingles
- Hip and ridge materials
- Ice and water protection where required
- Flashing and edge metal
- Sound roof deck
- Complete tear-off
- Proper registration and documentation
That is why Mr. GoodRoof treats warranty protection as an installation standard, not just a marketing line.
Required Components, Procedures, and Standards
To qualify for Malarkey Certified Premium Warranty coverage, the roof must meet specific product, installation, decking, registration, and documentation requirements.
Products Required
Malarkey Certified Premium Warranty eligibility requires qualifying Malarkey shingles and Malarkey accessory products.
This may include:
- Malarkey shingles
- Malarkey accessory products
- Arctic Seal® self-adhering membrane around required penetrations, flanges, and flashings
- Smart Start® starter shingles at both eave and rake edges
Installation Standards
The roof must be installed by a Malarkey Certified Premium Contractor according to Malarkey’s latest published installation instructions and adopted building code requirements.
Installation requirements include:
- Complete tear-off
- New or like-new flashings and accessories matched to the projected life cycle of the roof
- Sheet metal flashing, edge metal, and accessories at roof intersections, vertical transitions, sidewalls, curbs, chimneys, and roof openings
- Proper installation by a Certified Premium qualified crew
Decking and Substrate
The building structure and roof deck must be sound, code-compliant, and sufficient to support the roofing system.
Decking and substrate requirements include:
- Acceptable roof deck substrate
- Proper sheathing where required
- No installation over existing roofing materials
- No installation over deteriorated wood products
- Replacement of warped or rotted decking where required
Registration and Documentation
Coverage also depends on proper registration and documentation.
Requirements include:
- Proof of purchase
- Warranty registration by the certified contractor within 45 days of installation
- Required warranty registration payment
- All payments relative to the warranty, contractor, and material supplier must be paid before coverage takes effect
In plain English:
The enhanced warranty depends on the roof being installed as a qualifying system, not just on choosing a qualifying shingle.
Why Contractor Certification Matters
The Malarkey Certified Premium Warranty is available through Malarkey’s Certified Contractor Program.
That matters because enhanced warranty protection depends on more than product selection. It also depends on the contractor’s certification status, installation standards, product knowledge, registration process, and the ability to meet Malarkey’s program requirements.
Malarkey’s participation requirements include factors such as contractor experience, certification history, insurance, reputation, program training, qualified crews, product knowledge, proof of purchase, and potential follow-up audits or inspections at Malarkey’s discretion.
This is why homeowners should ask whether a roofer is actually certified to offer the warranty being presented.
Mr. GoodRoof’s Emerald Premium Contractor status allows eligible homeowners access to this enhanced Malarkey warranty path when all requirements are met.
What Can Affect or Exclude Coverage?
Every warranty has exclusions.
Malarkey’s Certified Premium Warranty covers defects in manufacturing and workmanship, but it does not cover all possible roof problems.
Exclusions may include, but are not limited to:
- Installation by a contractor other than a Malarkey Certified Premium Contractor
- Improper ventilation
- Improper transportation, storage, or handling of shingles or accessories
- Defects in, or failure of, flashing or metal material used as a roof face over which shingles are applied
- Rooftop penetrations or alterations after installation, including solar panels, satellite dishes, stovepipes, or structural changes
- Roof traffic for equipment installation or removal, moss and debris removal, gutter cleaning, or similar activity
- Settlement, movement, distortion, failure, or cracking of roof decks, walls, or foundations
- Ice damming or water backup
- Certain cosmetic issues, shading, discoloration, or normal weathering conditions
- Deterioration caused by power washing, moss, mold, mildew, vegetation, animal droppings, organic compounds, paints, chemicals, or similar materials
- Impact from foreign objects
- Violent or unusual weather conditions, including flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, hailstorms, winds above warranty limits, or other force majeure events
- Fire, vandalism, and similar occurrences
In plain English:
The warranty is designed to protect against qualifying manufacturing defects and workmanship issues. It is not a substitute for homeowners insurance, storm damage coverage, or routine maintenance.
For a deeper explanation, visit: What Voids a Roof Warranty?
Transferability
Malarkey’s Certified Premium Warranty may be transferred one time to a second owner, such as after the sale of the home or building.
Transferability can be a meaningful resale benefit, but only when the transfer is completed properly according to Malarkey’s warranty terms.
If the transfer occurs within the Right Start™ Period, the eligible new owner may receive the remaining balance of that non-prorated coverage plus the remaining workmanship coverage, when the transfer is completed properly.
If the transfer occurs after the Right Start™ Period has expired, the balance of the warranty reduces to the earlier of:
- A five-year period after the date of ownership change
- The expiration of the Limited Lifetime Warranty
This is the kind of fine print homeowners should understand before they need it.
That is why Mr. GoodRoof includes transfer guidance as part of the warranty documentation package.
Claims Process
Warranty claims must follow Malarkey’s official process.
Malarkey’s Certified Premium Warranty claims procedure states that claims must be made in writing by certified or registered mail or email, accompanied by proof of purchase, and submitted within 30 days of discovery and before any permanent repairs are made.
Malarkey must be given the opportunity to inspect the roof and receive samples before repair steps are taken.
Warranty claims may be submitted to:
Malarkey Warranty Services Department
P.O. Box 17217
Portland, OR 97217
Email: malarkey.warrantyinquiries@amrize.com
Phone: 800-545-1191
In plain English:
If you think you have a warranty issue, do not make permanent repairs before the warranty provider has the opportunity to inspect and review the claim.
Mr. GoodRoof helps homeowners understand the appropriate next step when a concern arises on a qualifying roof replacement.
How Mr. GoodRoof Helps Homeowners With Malarkey Certified Premium Coverage
The Malarkey Certified Premium Warranty can be a strong warranty option, but homeowners still need to understand whether their roof qualifies and what steps are required.
Mr. GoodRoof helps by:
- Confirming whether the selected system qualifies as a Secure Choice™ Roofing System under Certified Premium requirements
- Installing with the qualifying Malarkey shingles and accessory products required for Certified Premium coverage
- Handling warranty registration within the required 45-day window
- Providing the closeout documentation package, including registration confirmation
- Remaining available and responsible during the initial two-year contractor workmanship period before Malarkey assumes coverage
A warranty should not become clear only after something goes wrong.
Mr. GoodRoof brings the fine print forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Mr. GoodRoof Difference
The Mr. GoodRoof “True” Lifetime Warranty means:
Most roofing companies advertise the headline.
Mr. GoodRoof brings the fine print forward.
Schedule a Roof Replacement Estimate
If you are considering a roof replacement in Nashville, Hendersonville, Franklin, Brentwood, or the surrounding Middle Tennessee area, make sure you understand more than the warranty headline.
Ask whether the roofing system qualifies. Ask what products and accessories are included. Ask whether workmanship coverage applies. Ask what can affect coverage. Ask whether the warranty will be registered and documented after installation.
Or call Mr. GoodRoof and we will walk you through it.
Warranty availability and coverage depend on product selection, property type, complete system requirements, installation conditions, contractor certification status, warranty registration, transfer requirements, claim procedures, and all applicable Malarkey warranty terms and exclusions. The Mr. GoodRoof “True” Lifetime Warranty is a marketing name used to describe Mr. GoodRoof’s installation standards, warranty walkthrough process, documentation package, and access to eligible manufacturer-backed warranty coverage. See official Malarkey warranty documents for complete terms, conditions, exclusions, and limitations.
