Roofing & Materials
Gable
The triangular wall section at the end of a pitched roof. Gable roofs have rakes that meet the ridge, and gable-end flashing is a separate line item.
On a real claim
A gable is the triangular wall section at the end of a pitched roof, and gable roofs have rakes that meet the ridge. On a claim gable-end flashing and the rake are separate line items that are easy to overlook. What goes wrong: a takeoff treats the gable like a simple slope and misses the rake edge and the gable-end detailing. Check the gable ends and confirm the rake and flashing lines are on the estimate.
Common questions
What does "Gable" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The triangular wall section at the end of a pitched roof. Gable roofs have rakes that meet the ridge, and gable-end flashing is a separate line item.
Where does "Gable" 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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