by Rhoden Roofing | Jun 5, 2025 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Flat Roof System Types
An inverted roof is a low slope roofing system where the insulation layer is placed above the waterproof membrane instead of below it. The insulation is then covered with another membrane and potentially covered with soil, plants, and/or stones. This simple reversal...
by Rhoden Roofing | May 12, 2025 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Delaying Replacement, Flat Roof System Types
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...
by Rhoden Roofing | Oct 13, 2022 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Flat Roof System Types, Wichita
As you consider roofing options for a new build or for re-roofing an existing commercial property, there are many options to choose from. In the southwestern United States, a black roof membrane, like EPDM, is uncommon. In the northern Midwest, where a black roof...
by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 24, 2021 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Flat Roof System Types
Last Updated June 2025 As flat roofs are typically not visible from the ground, you typically don’t notice a commercial roof or its color. Color, then, is usually a performance and thermal efficiency question rather than a design question. In some areas of the...
by Rhoden Roofing | Sep 18, 2018 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Flat Roof System Types
Last updated: June 2025 Single-ply membrane roofs (TPO, PVC, and EPDM) are typically fastened to commercial buildings in one of two ways: mechanically attached or fully adhered. There are other methods but these two are by far are the most common. Note that...
by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 30, 2018 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Flat Roof System Types
TPO VS PVC Here is a quick comparison: While TPO is the more popular product, PVC is still widely used..Because of its superior chemical resistance, PVC is a better choice on restaurants and other industries that vent a lot of grease or chemical vapors on the roof. So...