by Rhoden Roofing | Oct 23, 2025 | Blog, Lifespan, Roof Inspection
What Are Powered Attic Fans and What Do They Do? A powered attic fan is an electrically powered roof-mounted ventilation device that actively exhausts warm and moist air from the attic space. Unlike static vents, it uses a dedicated motor, thermostat, and humidistat...
by Rhoden Roofing | Oct 20, 2025 | Blog, Lifespan, 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 13, 2025 | Blog, Lifespan, 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, Lifespan, 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 2, 2025 | Blog, Lifespan, 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, Lifespan, 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...