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...
by Rhoden Roofing | Sep 4, 2025 | Blog, Residential Roofing, Roof Components, Roof Inspection
What Is a Step Flashing & What Does it Do? Step flashing is a series of individual metal pieces installed where a roof surface meets a vertical wall, such as a chimney or dormer. Each piece is woven between an interlocking shingle course, with one half of the step...
by Rhoden Roofing | Sep 3, 2025 | Blog, Residential Roofing, Roof Components, Roof Inspection
What Is a Pipe Boot & What Does it Do? Also called pipe jacks or pipe flashings, pipe boots provide a watertight seal between pipes or other round roof terminations and the roof itself. They are used to seal plumbing vents, radon exhaust vents, bath fan...
by Rhoden Roofing | Sep 2, 2025 | Blog, Residential Roofing, Roof Components, Roof Inspection
What Is Heater Flue Flashing and What Does It Do? Heater flue flashing seals the area where a heater’s vent pipe passes through the roof’s surface, preventing water intrusion while allowing exhaust gases to escape safely. Heater flues are installed on nearly every...
by Rhoden Roofing | Aug 7, 2025 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Common Roofing Decisions, Residential Roofing
Snow guards can be a necessary addition to a roof when snow and ice accumulation present a danger to the occupants. Snow guards prevents snow from accumulating in large sheets and falling to the ground, known as slabbing. Here in Kansas, snow guards are not generally...
