Your Roof Installation Company
In Harford County MD

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As a roof installation company in Bel Air MD, Harford County, we work with residential home owners, builders, and commercial property owners.  In addition, we work in Baltimore County as well.

Some of what is covered here, is also covered under the Roof Replacement page. When you are replacing an old roof you sometimes need to remove the old roofing material. Otherwise, installing a new roof is the same process. 

We do free quotes for any roof installation project. We can use a drone to look at what is needed ahead of time. We also regularly work from plans provided by architects. We will also use the drone to take pictures for you so you can see the finished job from an aerial view.

We regularly work with developers and builders. If you are in the planning stages, please contact us.

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Roof Installation Options

There are a variety of options for roofing materials which will give a different look and feel to your house. However, most roofs are made with asphalt shingles.
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Asphalt Shingle Roof (3-tab)
​One reason that this is the most popular type of roof is that it is the least expensive. However prices can vary substantially for an asphalt shingles roof depending on the grade of shingle you get. That also means the length of the warranty will vary from 20 years to recently as high as 50 years. This is also called 3-tab and can come in a variety of colors.

Dimensional Shingle - Architectural Shingle - Laminate Shingle Rooves
Still asphalt shingle but a fancier, more expensive version. Many different names for the same thing.  The standard 3-tab shingle has a very standard pattern everyone is familiar with. The dimensional shingle gives a more irregular and textured look. The reason is that there are 2 layers of roofing bonded together and cut in a more irregular fashion. It has a little bit of a feel of a shake roof.

Designer Shingle Roofs
Since the architectural shingles were gaining popularity, roof manufacturers decided to go even higher end and give more options.  There are various branded names including Premium Shingles, Owens Corning's TruDefinition, Ultra-Premium Shingles, and Hi-Definition or HD Shingles.

Metal Roof & Standing Seam Roofing
Although usually more expensive, because they last 40-80 years, they can be the lowest cost over the life of the roof. They are gaining in popularity because of their clean simple look. They are also very weather-tight. There are now metal shingles and tiles that look like the original slate or ceramic tile.

Slate Roof
Slate roofs are classic and give a great look to a house. Just as with asphalt shingle, they vary in quality. Soft slate has a lifespan of 50-125 years. Hard slate's lifespan is 75-200 years. Proper installation is a key factor. For example, we have seen a slate roof that is a few years old that is behaving like one much older. It has too many slate tiles cracking. This can be caused by overnailing. The nails hold the tile in place but shouldn't be driven down tight to the slate. There should be some play and wiggle. Otherwise, with the nail too tight when you get changes in temperature and expansion, the tile will crack.

Cedar Shake Roof
You can have cedar or wood shingles or shakes. The shakes give a more rustic look. This type of roof is more expensive but lasts a long time. It does need regular maintenance though. There are now synthetic shakes that look very much like the real thing and need less maintenance. The lifespan is in the 30-40 year range. That will also be affected by the microclimate of where the house is located.

Tile Roof
Clay tile roofs are very common in the SouthWest of the US but much less so around Harford County. However, they are used from time to time and can give a very nice look to a house. Clay tiles will last 100 years, so even though expensive, like metal roofing, it pays for itself over time. There are also concrete roof tiles and their life span is around 50 years.

Flat Roof
Normally this is used on commercial building and row homes, but some houses have some or all of their roof as a flat roof. For instance, a porch will frequently have a flat roof. Shingles need some pitch to work properly. Usually these days, flat roofs are done with a rubber material that bonds well to itself which reduces the risk of leaking.

3-tab Asphalt Shingle Roof

Architectural Shingle Roof

Standing Seam Metal Roof

Ceramic Tile Roof

GAF Timberline Shingles - North America's Best Selling Roofing Shingles

GAF Timberline® Architectural Shingles are the #1 selling shingles in North America. A major benefit is that they have a lifetime transferable warranty.  They come in a wide range of colors and designs. 

Top Roof Installation Company in Harford County MD

The company was started on 2009 and we worked for years before that mastering the business. We have done hundreds of roofs in Harford County and Baltimore County MD.

We believe in great service and count on our customers being pleased and growing our business by getting referrals from our customers.

If you would like a free quote, simply fill out the form above or give Bel Air Gutter & Siding a call at  
                        410-983-6502

We are confident you will like the quality of our work and our roof installation prices. So if you need a roofing installation contractor please contact us.