by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 20, 2026
Where Coping Caps Are Used Coping caps are typically installed on commercial low-slope roofsRoof Types - Low-slope roofs (flat roofs) are a type of roof system with less than a 3:12 pitch, most commonly found on commercial and industrial buildings. More along the top...
by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 20, 2026
How do Internal Drains Work Internal drains are placed on low points on low-slope roofs where water is directed, often through structural slopePerformance - Structural slope is the intentional pitch built into a roof’s framing or deck to direct water toward drains or...
by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 18, 2026
Why Overflow Drains Are Used on Low-Slope Roofs Overflow drains are part of a building’s roof drainage system and are commonly installed alongside internal drains on low-slope commercial roofs, either as scuppers or secondary internal drains. Property owners often...
by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 18, 2026
How Parapet Walls Function in Low-Slope Roof Systems On many low-slope commercial buildings, the parapet forms the edge of the roof system. Instead of ending at an overhanging eave, the roof membrane runs vertically up the parapet wall and is secured beneath coping or...
by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 18, 2026
What Is the Purpose of Roof Decks in Roofing Systems The roof deckComponents - A roof deck is the structural surface connected to a building’s framing that supports the roof system installed above it. More forms the foundation of most steep-slope and low-slope roof...
