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...
by Rhoden Roofing | Sep 12, 2025 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Project Management
Introduction Managing a commercial property is about more than just keeping the lights on—it’s about maintaining functionality without sacrificing tenant satisfaction. Roofing projects are one of the most disruptive maintenance activities a building can face, but with...
by Rhoden Roofing | Sep 5, 2025 | Blog, Residential Roofing, Roof Components, Roof Inspection
What Is Counterflashing and What Does It Do? Counterflashing is an upside-down L-shaped metal piece that protects roof-to-wall transitions, like you would find on a brick chimney. Step flashing protects the roof-to-wall intersection, while counterflashing covers the...
