Choosing The Right Shingles For Your Baton Rouge Roof

Editor's note: This post was originally published on August 9, 2017 and has been updated for accuracy and relevance.

With all the rain we’ve had the past few weeks, it may be time to get up on your roof and inspect it. Excessive rainfall, combined with debris like tree branches can cause your shingle roof to age quicker than it otherwise would. Since we have had so much rainfall this summer, and the forecast doesn’t appear to be changing soon, this wear and tear on your roof is likely to continue. Understanding the type of climate and the elements that our roofs face allows us to make the best decisions about the materials and methods to use for most efficiency and protection for our homes, including choosing the right shingles for your Baton Rouge roof.

Just as homes in the north are equipped to handle long periods of subfreezing temperatures and large accumulations of snow and ice, our homes need to be able to withstand, not just rainfall, but wind, humidity, and high temperatures for a majority of the year. Your roof should protect your home from these and other elements. It should also be able to help your home be energy efficient. Anything that can lower that air conditioning bill in the summer will be welcome.

For warmer climates like ours, shingles that are lighter in color will reflect light and defer the sun’s heat away from your home. If you are relegated to a certain color by your home owner’s association or other factors, you can get darker shingles that have flecks of white that help to reflect heat away. Heavier shingles are also ideal for your Baton Rouge roof. As the thunderstorms roll through in the spring and summer, and the unfortunate tropical storm or hurricane, these heavier shingles can maintain their integrity better than lighter shingles. These heavy shingles also tend to last longer in warmer climates as well.



Cribbs Incorporated has been caring for Baton Rouge homes and roofs for over 50 years. Using a trusted roofing contractor and supplier in Baton Rouge can give you the peace of mind you deserve when it comes to the biggest element of your most valuable asset. If you have questions about the types of shingles available, please contact our team of experts at Cribbs Inc. and we will be happy to assist you.