Summary: At Malarkey Roofing Products®, we utilize an elite rubberized adhesive—a superior roofing shingle sealant strip—to ensure a roof is made better to last longer. While standard asphalt-based adhesives often fail due to thermal dry-out and shingle lift, our proprietary formula is chemically rubberized with SEBS polymers to provide enhanced stickiness and resilience. This rubber-like elongation prevents the seal from becoming brittle, keeping it intact even in extreme cold. Our architectural shingles feature up to 50% more adhesive bonds, providing a superior, all-weather defense system against winds up to 130 mph.

At Malarkey Roofing Products, we build the shingles we want on our own homes. We believe a roof should be made better to last longer. This philosophy extends to the rubberized adhesive, which serves as an elite roofing shingle sealant. This adhesive secures your shingles together and later adheres them solidly to your roof. Many homeowners focus on the style or color of their roof. Malarkey focuses on the rubberized adhesive—the hidden hero protecting your investment from wind, rain, and time.

Why “Glue” is Especially Important

Think of shingle adhesive like muscles in your body. It provides the strength and flexibility needed to hold everything in place. Standard shingles often use a basic asphalt-based adhesive. This can become brittle, dry out, and lose its grip over time. When that happens, shingles can delaminate or lift during high winds. This allows wind-blown rain to seep underneath.

Malarkey pioneered chemically rubberizing our adhesive. It performs as a superior roofing shingle sealant and acts more like vulcanized rubber than hard, traditional asphalt.

The Science of a Stronger Bond

Our proprietary formula combines high-grade asphalt with SEBS (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene) polymers. This modification provides two critical benefits for your home:

1. Dramatically Enhances Stickiness: It creates a more aggressive grip. This ensures a tighter seal between shingle layers and the roof deck.
2. Adds Resilience: Rubber-like elongation allows the adhesive to expand and contract with the seasons. This prevents “thermal dry-out,” which is the primary reason standard seals fail.

Engineered for the Real World

We use better adhesive and more of it. Our architectural shingles—like Highlander®, Vista®, and Legacy®—feature up to 50% more adhesive bonds than standard shingles.

• 6-8 Roofing Shingle Sealant Bonds: Our shingles are reinforced with multiple laminate seals (six (6) for architectural shingles and eight (8) for designer shingles). These prevent delamination, block moisture, and stop wind uplift.
• Extreme Cold Performance: Our SEBS-modified adhesive remains flexible down to 0°F (-18°C). Shingle seals remain intact through constant freeze-and-thaw cycles.

Peace of Mind for Your Home

A roof is a significant investment. You deserve superior all-weather resilience. By rubberizing our adhesive, Malarkey shingles provide a defense system that stays put. This means fewer repairs and better protection against 130 mph winds. Your home is shielded by the industry’s most advanced “glue.”