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...

What Is a Flute-fill Retrofit on a Commercial Metal Roof and When Does It Make Sense?

by Rhoden Roofing | Apr 29, 2025 | Blog, Commercial Roof Maintenance, Commercial roofing, Commercial Roofing Company, Flat Roofing, Metal Roofing, Roof Replacement

What Is a Flute-fill Retrofit? A flute fill retrofit is a roofing system designed to cover an existing metal roof that is approaching the end of its life or is having problems. For a building owner or property manager of a low-slope commercial metal roof who has...

What Are Pitch Pockets in Commercial Roofing?

by Rhoden Roofing | Apr 25, 2025 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Flat Roofing, Roof Problems

What Is a Pitch Pocket on a Commercial Roof? Pitch pockets are waterproof flashings for irregular penetrations on flat or low slope commercial roofs. They’re often used to waterproof pipes, supports, and structural attachments. For example, let’s say your...