Reference
Glossary, FAQ, tables, and standards every roof claim file leans on.
Reference
Roof Claim Timeline Reference
The typical sequence a roof claim follows from first notice of loss to file close, and where the measurement report and Xactimate® or Symbility® estimate fit in. No legal deadlines asserted.
Common Roof Measurement Errors
A working reference table of the roof measurement errors that show up most in claim files: what causes each one, and how to catch it before the estimate is written.
Claim File Retention Basics
General practice guidance on retaining claim file documents: what typically belongs in the file, where retention rules come from, and how to build a checklist. Not legal advice; follow carrier or firm policy.
Roof Report FAQ
Cost, turnaround, formats, coverage, ordering, and corrections for roof measurement reports, answered in one reference page for adjusters and contractors.
Claims and Roof Measurement Glossary
A working glossary of claims-desk terms and roof measurement terms for adjusters, IA firms, and restoration contractors: 65+ definitions, one plain source for both sides of the file.
US Roofing Terms by Region
A table of regional roofing terms, from rake board to bird blocking, mapped to the term you should use on the estimate line. Built for adjusters working multi-state files.
Roof Report Accuracy Standards
How to read a stated accuracy claim on a roof measurement report, what to verify against the field, and how corrections work before you write the estimate.
Roof Types Reference Table
A working reference table of roof types, gable, hip, gambrel, mansard, flat, shed, cross-hipped, with what each shape means for facet count, pitch, and the measurement report you should order.
Roofing Materials and Waste
How roof waste factor is calculated, why it is separate from the pitch multiplier, and typical estimator-practice ranges by material class: shingle, tile, metal, wood shake, slate, and low-slope membrane.
Sample Roof Report Walkthrough
A section-by-section walkthrough of a roof measurement report: cover summary, diagram page, pitch and area tables, waste table, and what to check before you import into Xactimate® or Symbility®.