by Rhoden Roofing | Sep 25, 2025 | Blog, Lifespan, 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 5, 2025 | Blog, Lifespan, 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, Lifespan, 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, Lifespan, 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, Lifespan, 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 | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog, DIY, How To, Lifespan, Roof Maintenance
Note: At Rhoden Roofing, we don’t perform chimney resealing ourselves; however, we’re familiar with the process and regularly coordinate with trusted masonry subcontractors during roof replacements. Learning to reseal a brick chimney on a roof is a handy skill...
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