by Rhoden Roofing | Jan 7, 2026 | Blog, Residential Roofing, Roof Components, Roof Inspection
What Are Balcony Structures and What Do They Do? A balcony structure is an elevated, walkable surface built over an indoor (conditioned) living space and integrated into the home’s envelope. Imagine your bathroom tile is a roof covering: how could one make it...
by Rhoden Roofing | Dec 31, 2025 | Blog, Residential Roofing, Roof Components, Roof Inspection
Box vents, often called turtle vents because of their shape, are the most common type of exhaust vent on residential roofs. They are louvered vents that allow hot, humid air to escape the attic, contributing to balanced ventilation in a passively ventilated attic...
by Rhoden Roofing | Dec 19, 2025 | Residential Roofing, Roof Components, Roof Inspection
If a piece of equipment works well without penetrating the roof, the safer option is almost always to keep it off the roof. Roof-mounted communication hardware is a good example of this: The dish or antenna itself isn’t the risk – the holes drilled through the roof...
by Rhoden Roofing | Oct 31, 2025 | Blog, Residential Roofing, Roof Components, Roof Inspection
What Are Asphalt Shingles and What Do They Do? Asphalt shingles are overlapping roof coverings made of a fiberglass mat, a layer of asphalt, and mineral granules. They are designed to shed water off the roof while withstanding impacts and UV radiation. Approximately...
by Rhoden Roofing | Oct 23, 2025 | Blog, 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, 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...
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