Roofing & Materials
Rake
The sloping outer edge of a gable roof from the ridge down to the eaves. Drip edge is required along rakes as well as eaves, per IRC R905.2.8.5.
On a real claim
The rake is the sloping outer edge of a gable roof, from the ridge down to the eaves, and drip edge is required along rakes as well as eaves. On a claim the rake edge is a separate measured line, and its length is easy to undercount. What goes wrong: a takeoff counts only the eaves and the rake edge is short on material. Check the rake length on the sketch and confirm drip edge is priced along it.
Common questions
What does "Rake" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The sloping outer edge of a gable roof from the ridge down to the eaves. Drip edge is required along rakes as well as eaves, per IRC R905.2.8.5.
Where does "Rake" 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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