In June 2025, Stanley Roof and Solar replaced the roof on Sam’s two-story home in the Fishers Landing neighborhood of east Vancouver, WA. The original 16-year-old builder-grade roof had reached the end of its life, and the attic ventilation was not up to code. We tore it off down to the deck, installed a full Malarkey Vista AR system in Midnight Black, and replaced the ventilation with metal vents.
Project at a glance
- Location: Fishers Landing, Vancouver, WA
- Service: Full roof replacement
- Completed: June 2025
- Shingles: Malarkey Vista AR, Midnight Black
- Warranty: Malarkey Pro warranty
About the area
Fishers Landing is in east Vancouver, inside the city of Vancouver in Clark County, Washington. The neighborhood is served by C-TRAN’s Fisher’s Landing Transit Center.
The challenge and how we solved it
The challenge: the home still had the original builder-grade roof it was built with about 16 years earlier, and the shingles were worn out. Our inspection also found that the roof ventilation did not meet current code.
The solution: the crew tore the roof off to the roof deck, where we found no rot in the decking, then replaced the ventilation with new metal vents to bring it up to code and installed a complete Malarkey roofing system.
What we did
- Removed the old shingles down to the roof deck and checked the decking for damage.
- Installed Malarkey 401 Arctic Seal ice and water protection and Malarkey 1031 Secure Start Plus underlayment.
- Installed Malarkey SmartStart starter shingles and Malarkey Vista AR shingles in Midnight Black.
- Capped the hips and ridges with Malarkey EZ-Ridge.
- Replaced the ventilation with new metal vents to bring it up to code. Our crew uses metal because plastic vents typically last only 8–10 years.
- Installed new Lifetime Tool pipe flashings and cleaned up the property.
The finished roof
What the homeowner said
Sam S.
Stanley Roof and Solar did an absolutely incredible job on our roof! From the first interaction to the final cleanup, they were professional, prompt, and a pleasure to work with. The crew arrived on time, worked efficiently, and left the property spotless — no debris, no hassle.
The quality of their workmanship is top-notch. They used high-grade materials, including Malarkey Vista AR shingles, and made sure everything was installed with care and precision. It’s clear they take pride in what they do.
If you’re looking for a roofing company that’s reliable, clean, and delivers exceptional results, I highly recommend Stanley Roof and Solar. They exceeded every expectation.
Why these materials
Malarkey Vista AR shingles in Midnight Black. Vista AR has the same Class 4 hail impact rating and NEX rubberized asphalt as Vista, plus 3M copper granules that Malarkey says help prevent the black streaks caused by blue-green algae, backed by a 25-year algae warranty. Malarkey lists twice the rain seals of standard shingles and up to 130 mph enhanced wind warranty.
Malarkey 401 Arctic Seal. A waterproof, self-adhering underlayment that Malarkey makes for the areas of a roof most likely to leak. Its self-sealing sheet protects against leaks around nails. On this roof it went in as ice and water protection under the field underlayment.
Malarkey 1031 Secure Start Plus underlayment. A five-layer synthetic underlayment with an anti-skid surface that holds it in place. Malarkey says its polypropylene layer helps resist water penetration and that it is up to 3 times lighter than conventional felt paper.
Malarkey Smart Start starter shingles. Made with NEX rubberized asphalt, with rubberized adhesive bonds that Malarkey says give extra seal-down and wind protection at the eave and rake edges, where wind usually gets under a roof first.
Malarkey EZ-Ridge hip and ridge shingles. High-profile hip and ridge caps color matched to the field shingles. Malarkey rates them UL Class 4 for impact resistance and adds Scotchgard Protector for algae resistance.
Metal roof vents. Stanley uses metal vents because plastic vents typically last only 8 to 10 years, far shorter than the shingles around them.
Lifetime Tool pipe flashings. Pipe penetrations are one of the most common leak points on a roof, so every plumbing vent got a new pipe flashing.
Keeping your roof in good shape
- Watch for moss. Damp, shaded roofs in the Pacific Northwest grow it fast, and moss holds water against the shingles. A roof maintenance visit can treat it before it lifts the shingle edges.
- Clear fir needles and leaves out of the valleys and off the roof after fall windstorms, so rain can run off instead of pooling behind the debris.
- Look the roof over from the ground after big wind or rain events. The National Weather Service Portland office issues wind and storm warnings for Clark County and the Portland metro, and missing or lifted shingles should be checked before the next storm.
- Keep the attic vents clear. Insulation or stored items blocking the intake vents cuts off the airflow that keeps the attic dry.
- Never pressure wash the shingles. It strips the protective granules off the surface.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Stanley Roof and Solar replaced this roof in Fishers Landing in June 2025 and works throughout Vancouver and Clark County.
This Fishers Landing home still had its original builder-grade roof after about 16 years, and the shingles were worn out. Stanley recommends an inspection once a roof reaches 15 years.
Plastic roof vents typically last only 8 to 10 years, so Stanley installs metal vents that keep up with the life of the shingles.
Malarkey Vista AR shingles in Midnight Black, with Malarkey EZ-Ridge hip and ridge caps and a Malarkey Pro warranty.
Need a new roof in Vancouver?
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