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 | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog, Residential Roofing, Roof Inspection, Roofing Basics: New Homeowner's Guide
Trees have a complicated relationship with buildings and the people who live or work in them. Understanding that relationship assists with landscaping planning, property inspections, and preventing damage before the next storm season. Even if you aren’t partial to...
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 | 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 | Feb 6, 2021 | Blog, Commercial roofing, Project Management, Residential Roofing, Roofing Basics: New Homeowner's Guide, Wichita
When major storms sweep through an area, the experience can be traumatic. These storms often leave major destruction in their wake, affecting road networks, public buildings, transportation services and residential neighborhoods. When dealing with destruction on this...
by Rhoden Roofing | Jan 29, 2021 | Blog, Residential Roofing, Roofing Basics: New Homeowner's Guide, What to Expect
As one of the premier roofing contractors in Wichita, we get many questions from prospective customers. Our goal is to answer as many of the most common questions as we can in this article. If you don’t see the answer to your question here, call us and speak with one...
