by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 23, 2026
Why Are Box Gutters Used Box gutters are typically installed along the exterior edge of the roof, between adjoining roof sections, or behind parapet wallsComponent - A parapet wall is the portion of an exterior wall that extends above the roofline at the perimeter of...
by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 20, 2026
Where Coping Caps Are Used Coping caps are typically installed on commercial low-slope roofs along the top of parapet walls at the roof edge, where the roof meets a vertical wall. At this point in the roof systemRoof Types - A roof system (roof assembly) is the entire...
by Rhoden Roofing | May 27, 2026
When Are Crickets Used in Roofing? Crickets may be used on both steep-slope and low-slope roofs to redirect water where the intended drainage path is obstructed. On steep-slope roofs, they are often found behind wide chimneys that would obstruct the flow of water; on...
by Rhoden Roofing | May 27, 2026
Why Do Roofs Have Drip Edge Drip edge is most commonly discussed on steep-slope roofs. It is installed at the eaves and rakes, where water drains off the roof. Without drip edge, water can cling to the edge of the roof the same way it curls around the underside of a...
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...
