Roofing & Materials
Field shingles
The standard shingles covering the main area of the roof, as opposed to starter, hip, and ridge shingles.
On a real claim
Field shingles are the standard shingles covering the main area of the roof, as opposed to starter, hip, and ridge shingles. On a claim they are the bulk of the shingle quantity and are priced per square. What goes wrong: a takeoff that uses field shingle coverage for hips and ridges comes up short and has to be corrected. Check that field, starter, and ridge shingles are each counted on their own line.
Common questions
What does "Field shingles" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The standard shingles covering the main area of the roof, as opposed to starter, hip, and ridge shingles.
Where does "Field shingles" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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