by Rhoden Roofing | May 10, 2023 | Blog, Residential Roofing, Roofing Basics: New Homeowner's Guide, Wichita
A pitch multiplier is a particular number that allows you to find the total surface area of your roof without having to climb up there with a measuring tool. The idea is simple, but the process may be complex. It involves multiplying this pitch multiplier by the area...
by Rhoden Roofing | Apr 22, 2023 | Blog, Homeowner's Insurance, Residential Roofing
Insurance policies can be hard to understand at times. They include all kinds of strange wording and jargon that may be difficult to filter through. Many times, homeowners may believe they have one type of policy only to learn that isn’t accurate. One of the most...
by Rhoden Roofing | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog, Residential Roofing, What to Expect
You have an upcoming roof replacement project. This is a process that people (if they’re lucky) rarely go through. Understandably, you’re wondering exactly what to expect from the preparation and construction process. This article serves as an overview for what to...
by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 29, 2023 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Project Management, Residential Roofing, Roofing Basics: New Homeowner's Guide
Many construction and contracting companies offer some form of a workmanship warranty. What does this actually mean, what is usually included, and what is the spectrum or warranties commonly found? A “workmanship warranty” is a form of guarantee or promise that covers...
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 | Nov 9, 2022 | Asphalt Shingle Roofing, Blog, Residential Roofing, Roof Types, Wichita
What Are Composite Shingles? Composite shingles are layered, water-shedding surfaces made from at least two different complimentary materials. For example, a shingle made entirely of fiberglass strands would be durable, but not waterproof. A shingle made from asphalt...
