DensDeck vs Fiberboard: Which Cover Board Is Best for Low Slope Roofs?

by Rhoden Roofing | May 28, 2025 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Flat Roofing

One of the best ways to prevent expensive problems during a low slope roofing project is to ensure that the roof’s substrate is as durable as the roofing material installed over it. Both fiberboard and DensDeck are examples of cover board – a protective layer placed...

Layover vs Remove-and-Replace On a Membrane Roof: When Does it Make Sense?

by Rhoden Roofing | May 13, 2025 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Flat Roofing, Roof Replacement

When does replacing a low slope roofing membrane, instead of just covering it up, make the most sense? Sometimes a flat roof (aka, low-slope roof) membrane can be covered with another layer when the original layer begins to fail, a process known as a layover. Other...

What Is Cover Board and When Does it Make Sense to Include in a Low-Slope Roofing System?

by Rhoden Roofing | May 13, 2025 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Flat Roofing

Introduction Cover board is an optional layer in low-slope membrane roofing systems that sits on top of insulation to provide a more rigid substrate before the top membrane layer. In general, we typically recommend cover board where possible. However, it is not always...

Fleeceback vs. Standard Membranes for Low-Slope Roofs

by Rhoden Roofing | May 12, 2025 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Flat Roofing

Do you have an aging flat or low slope commercial roof? Maybe your modified bitumen roof looks more like an alligator’s back than you would like — cracking, blistering, peeling, and pulling away. Or maybe you own and manage an older building that has been...

Pros and Cons of Cedar Roofing in Wichita

by Rhoden Roofing | May 2, 2025 | Blog, Cedar Roofing, Pros and Cons, Wichita

Let’s be real—choosing a roofing material isn’t something you do every day. So when it’s time to replace your roof, the pressure to get it right is real. You want a roof that’s beautiful, built to last, and makes financial sense in the long term. But you’re also...

Why Choose Cedar Roofs as a Green Choice: Are Cedar Roofs Sustainable in Wichita?

by Rhoden Roofing | May 1, 2025 | Blog, Cedar Roofing, eco-friendly roofing, Wichita

Let’s talk about something that actually matters when you’re investing in a roof—not just what it costs today, but what it does for your home, your energy bill, and yep, the planet. If you’re a homeowner in Wichita trying to make environmentally smart...