Roofing & Materials
Drip edge
A metal trim installed along the edges of a roof to channel water off the roof covering and away from the fascia. It is fitted over the underlayment and under the first course of shingles, with its lower leg over the fascia so water sheds clear of the fascia and into the gutter. Damaged drip edge is replaced as part of the edge work, and estimators itemize it separately under the roof covering line items and its Xactimate code.
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Common questions
What does "Drip edge" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A metal trim installed along the edges of a roof to channel water off the roof covering and away from the fascia. It is fitted over the underlayment and under the first course of shingles, with its lower leg over the fascia so water sheds clear of the fascia and into the gutter. Damaged drip edge is replaced as part of the edge work, and estimators itemize it separately under the roof covering line items and its Xactimate code.
Where does "Drip edge" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow — see the full guide for where it fits.
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