by Rhoden Roofing | Jan 21, 2026 | Blog, Common Roofing Decisions, Residential Roofing, Roofing Basics: New Homeowner's Guide
What is a Hot Roof System?(Other Names include Unventilated Roof System, Closed Roof, and Spray Foam Roof Deck) Most buildings with sloped roofs (as opposed to flat roofs) vent the underside of the roof deck to move heat and moisture up and out of the building. This... 
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... 
by Rhoden Roofing | Aug 6, 2025 | Blog, Common Roofing Decisions, Residential Roofing, Roof Types, Synthetic Shingles, Wood Roofs
Cedar shake has been a trusted roofing material in America for centuries, dating back to the 17th century when European settlers began using the abundant natural resources around them. Wood shake shingles are traditionally made through a hand-splitting and/or sawing... 
by Rhoden Roofing | Jul 7, 2025 | Blog, Common Roofing Decisions, Gutters, Residential Roofing, Wichita
Gutter Guards are a simple yet powerful way to protect your home. As the name suggests, they shield your gutters from leaves, twigs, and other debris, helping the rainwater to flow freely all year long. By keeping your gutters clear, gutter guards make it easier for... 
by Rhoden Roofing | Jan 4, 2023 | Blog, Common Roofing Decisions, Residential Roofing
In the roofing industry, a dead valley is an area of a roof that receives water but does not control or direct it, allowing the water to pool. The most common location for a dead valley is where two or more opposing roof slopes converge onto a flat or nearly flat... 
by Rhoden Roofing | May 6, 2022 | Blog, Common Roofing Decisions, Residential Roofing
Roofing Specialist and Project Coordinator Dave Bennett with Rhoden Roofing was in Andover, Kansas this week helping with dry-ins, emergency repairs, and damage assessments after the EF3 tornado that passed through on 4/29/2022. Crews scrambled over the weekend to get... 
