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...
by Rhoden Roofing | Oct 2, 2025 | Blog, Roof Inspection
What Are Open and Closed Valleys and What Do They Do? A roof valley is the intersection between two slopes on a roof. They function like highways for water, concentrating water runoff into a narrow path that leads toward the gutters. Because valleys handle...
by Rhoden Roofing | Sep 25, 2025 | Blog, Residential Roofing, Roof Components, Roof Inspection
What Are Edge and Off-Edge Vents and What Do They Do? Edge vents and off-edge vents are intake vents that allow air to enter the attic space through a slot cut either at the eaves (edge vent) or upslope from the eaves on the roof (off-edge vent). It’s installed under...
by Rhoden Roofing | Sep 14, 2025 | Blog
If you’re preparing for a roof replacement in Kansas, you’ve probably wondered: What happens if it rains during my roof project? After all, Kansas weather is famously unpredictable—sunshine one minute, storms the next. This guide breaks down everything you...
