by Rhoden Roofing | Jan 21, 2026 | Blog, Common Roofing Decisions, Residential Roofing, Roofing Basics: New Homeowner's Guide
What is a Hot Roof System?(Other Names include Unventilated Roof System, Closed Roof, and Spray Foam Roof Deck) Most buildings with sloped roofs (as opposed to flat roofs) vent the underside of the roof deck to move heat and moisture up and out of the building. This...
by Rhoden Roofing | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog, Residential Roofing, What to Expect
If you are scheduled for a roof replacement, you’re likely wondering what to expect on build day. While most of the planning happens before crews arrive – selecting materials, signing contracts, and meeting your Project Coordinator – the actual...
by Rhoden Roofing | Jan 7, 2026 | Blog, Residential Roofing, Roof Components, Roof Inspection
What Are Balcony Structures and What Do They Do? A balcony structure is an elevated, walkable surface built over an indoor (conditioned) living space and integrated into the home’s envelope. Imagine your bathroom tile is a roof covering: how could one make it...
by Rhoden Roofing | Dec 31, 2025 | Blog, Residential Roofing, Roof Components, Roof Inspection
Box vents, often called turtle vents because of their shape, are the most common type of exhaust vent on residential roofs. They are louvered vents that allow hot, humid air to escape the attic, contributing to balanced ventilation in a passively ventilated attic...
by Rhoden Roofing | Dec 30, 2025 | Blog, Residential Roofing, What to Expect
What Homeowners Should Know About Steep-Slope Roof Replacements Roofs come in all shapes and sizes, but slope dictates almost everything about the installation process – no matter the size. If a roof’s shape involves a pitch of 8:12 or greater, the installation...
by Rhoden Roofing | Dec 10, 2025 | Blog, Residential Roofing, What to Expect
Over ten thousand nails and two tons of debris are removed from a roof during a replacement. If one nail is left in the driveway, it can cause hundreds of dollars in damages and make you late for work, neither of which contributes to 100 percent customer satisfaction....