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 | 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...
