by Rhoden Roofing | Oct 20, 2025 | Blog, Roof Inspection
What Are Gutters & Downspouts and What Do They Do? Gutters collect rainwater that flows from the roof and directs it to downspouts, which carry runoff safely away from the home. Together, they form the drainage system that protects roofs, siding, and foundations...
by Rhoden Roofing | Oct 14, 2025 | Blog, Wichita
It’s 8:06 a.m. on a spring morning in Wichita. You’re finishing your first cup of coffee when—BOOM. BANG. SCREEECH. The calm Kansas breeze is instantly replaced by what sounds like a demolition derby on your rooftop. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How loud is roof...
by Rhoden Roofing | Oct 13, 2025 | Blog, Roof Inspection
What is Headwall Flashing and What Does It Do? Headwall flashing is a metal piece that’s installed where a sloped roof meets a vertical wall, like where a dormer intersects with the roofline down slope. It directs water away from that roof-to-wall transition,...
by Rhoden Roofing | Oct 8, 2025 | Blog, Residential Roofing, Roof Components, Roof Inspection
What Is Ridge Vent and What Does It Do? Ridge vent is a continuous ventilation system installed along the top ridge of a sloped roof, allowing warm, humid air to exhaust from the attic. They are the modern standard for exhaust ventilation because they exhaust air...
by Rhoden Roofing | Oct 7, 2025 | Blog, Commercial roofing
This serves as the introduction to a series of articles and guides put together for owners and property managers of buildings with flat roofs (“low slope). We have collected our own team’s experience and recommendations for flat roofing systems with the...
by Rhoden Roofing | Oct 2, 2025 | Blog, Roof Inspection
What Is Skylight Flashing and What Does It Do? A skylight is a roof opening designed to bring natural daylight into the interior of a building. Unlike vents or chimneys, which serve a functional purpose, skylights are added specifically to brighten living spaces. Any...
