Roofing & Materials
Flashing
Metal or synthetic material used to seal the joints and transitions of a roof, such as where a roof plane meets a wall, chimney, or valley. Flashing keeps water from entering behind the roof covering, and it is installed at vents, chimneys, and dormers. It is a common point of failure in roof repairs because storm damage disturbs the seal. Estimators list flashing work separately from the roof covering and the underlayment.
Common questions
What does "Flashing" mean in Xactimate estimating?
Metal or synthetic material used to seal the joints and transitions of a roof, such as where a roof plane meets a wall, chimney, or valley. Flashing keeps water from entering behind the roof covering, and it is installed at vents, chimneys, and dormers. It is a common point of failure in roof repairs because storm damage disturbs the seal. Estimators list flashing work separately from the roof covering and the underlayment.
Where does "Flashing" 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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