by Rhoden Roofing | May 27, 2026
What Is a Ballasted Roof? Ballast is the paperweight of roofing. Most commonly used with EPDM roofing, ballast typically comprises stone, gravel or pavers that are placed on a loose-laid membrane to secure it against wind upliftPerformance - Wind uplift is the upward...
by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 18, 2026
How Low-Slope Roofs Work Low-slope roofs are most common on commercial and industrial buildings because their shallow pitch allows for large, structurally efficient roof spans and easier placement of mechanical equipment. Although they appear flat, they are built with...
by Rhoden Roofing | Mar 19, 2026
How a Roof System Works A roof system is built in layers, with each serving a specific role. At the base of a roof system is the roof deck, which provides structural support. Above the deck is a secondary layer, such as underlayment on steep-slope roofs or insulation...
