Project Details at a Glance:

• Contractor: Balmer Roofing and Solar (Tonganoxie, KS)
• Location: Paola, Kansas
• Product: Malarkey Roofing Products® Legacy® architectural shingles in Natural Wood
• Distributor: Gulf Eagle Supply
• Scope: 65 Squares

Summary: Balmer Roofing and Solar recently completed a large 65-square residential roofing project in Paola, Kansas. Tasked with upgrading a beautiful, sprawling property, the team recommended Malarkey’s Legacy® architectural shingles. These shingles met the homeowner’s request for the absolute best Class 4 impact-resistant shingle available. Thanks to rubberized NEX® Polymer Modified Asphalt, the shingles deliver exceptional weather defense and UL 2218 Class 4 impact resistance, ensuring premium protection for this stunning Midwestern estate.

When homeowners invest in a new roof for a large, meticulously maintained estate, they want more than just enhanced curb appeal. They want uncompromised durability and complete peace of mind. They need a roofing system engineered to handle severe weather without sacrificing aesthetic elegance. Recently, Balmer Roofing and Solar, based out of Tonganoxie, Kansas, took on a project in Paola that illustrates this demand. The result is a stunning 65-square residential roof that showcases top-tier professional execution with high-performance materials. 

Protecting a Pristine Property

Led by Alen Kramer, the team at Balmer Roofing and Solar is dedicated to exceptional customer service and quality craftsmanship. For this specific Paola home, the primary challenge wasn’t just the sheer size of the 6,500-square-foot roof, but the property itself.

The homeowner maintains a very large and beautiful estate, meaning the crew had to be incredibly strategic during the roof tear-off phase. Protecting the homeowner’s landscaping, walkways, and outdoor features was paramount. The Balmer Roofing and Solar crew implemented rigorous safeguards to ensure the property remained in the same pristine condition as before they arrived, demonstrating their high level of professionalism. 

Why Malarkey? The Best Class 4 Shingle Available

When it came to selecting the right material for this expansive project, the homeowner had a specific request, said Kramer. “They wanted the best Class 4 impact-resistant shingles on the market.” Balmer Roofing and Solar knew the right one to choose and recommended Malarkey’s Legacy® architectural shingles.

The strength of the Legacy shingle’s success lies in Malarkey’s industry-leading NEX® Polymer Modified (Rubberized) Asphalt. Unlike traditional oxidized asphalt, which can become stiff, brittle, and prone to cracking under stress, our rubberized asphalt core remains resilient and flexible in all conditions. This is crucial for homes in the Midwest, where severe weather, heavy winds, and hail are seasonal threats.

To complete the full roofing system, the team also installed Secure Start® Lite synthetic underlayment, Smart Start® starter shingles, and RidgeFlex® hip and ridge shingles.

Uncompromising Protection and Sustainability

Beyond their rugged durability, Legacy architectural shingles offer these robust protection and environmental benefits for the homeowner:

• UL 2218 Class 4 impact rating—the highest rating possible—providing exceptional defense against hail and extreme weather.
• Malarkey architectural shingles feature a wider nailing area (The Zone®), which ensures accurate fastener placement and dramatically improves wind uplift resistance to shingle blow-off.
• By choosing Malarkey, Balmer Roofing and Solar also provided a highly sustainable roofing solution. Every Malarkey shingle incorporates upcycled materials, including reclaimed rubber tires and plastic bags, diverting waste from landfills.
• The Legacy line includes 3M™ Smog-Reducing Granules, which harness the power of the sun to clean the air of emission pollutants.

Balmer Roofing and Solar Does it Right with Legacy 

This project is an example of top-tier execution amid tricky challenges. The combination of Balmer Roofing and Solar’s superb craftsmanship and the superior impact resistance of Malarkey’s Legacy shingles resulted in a beautiful, highly durable roof in the Natural Wood color blend that met the homeowner’s needs.