by Rhoden Roofing | Jun 30, 2026
What Happens at the Eave of a Building? The roof ends at the eave, but the house does not. At the eave, the roof extends past the exterior wall, creating an overhang that helps move rainwater away from it. That overhang also gives the attic a place to draw fresh air...
by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 18, 2026
How Parapet WallsComponent - A parapet wall is the portion of an exterior wall that extends above the roofline at the perimeter of some buildings. More Function in Low-Slope RoofRoof Types - Low-slope roofs (flat roofs) are a type of roof system with less than a 3:12...
by Rhoden Roofing | Jun 30, 2026
What Do Soffits Do? A soffit covers the open space below the eave, where the roof extends past the exterior wall. Soffits are typically painted boards of plywood or OSB. The soffit closes off the underside of the overhang so the attic above it is not exposed. On homes...
by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 18, 2026
Why Structural Slope Matters on Low-Slope Roofs Structural slope is often discussed during roof inspections, drainage diagnostics, or replacement planning. Low-slope roofs are not flat; they are designed with a minimum pitch of ¼ inch per foot to move water off the...
