Roofing & Materials
Roof cement
A thick, trowel-grade adhesive used to seal flashings, patches, and small repairs where caulk alone will not hold. In estimates it is a line item and a material, so where it is used belongs in the scope notes. Whether it is owed as a separate item depends on the carrier, so document it.
More roofing & materials terms
- Ridge cap
The material covering the peak where two roof slopes meet, sealing the joint against water. It is sold and priced by the linear foot, and most shingle systems use a matching ridge product instead of field shingles turned sideways.
- Ridge vent
Ventilation installed along the roof peak to let hot air escape, cut to length and fastened along the ridge line.
- Roof penetration
Any object passing through the roof plane, vent stacks, pipes, skylights, chimneys. IRC R903.2 requires all penetrations to be flashed. Boots and flashings around penetrations are frequent storm-damage items.
- Roof square
100 square feet of roof surface, the standard unit for measuring and pricing roofs.
- Roof truss
A prefabricated framed member, usually wood, that carries the roof deck and its loads across a span. Trusses are engineered components, so repair or replacement of one often needs an engineer's review before an adjuster will approve it.
- Roofing sealant
A flexible caulk or sealant applied at flashings, penetrations, and edges to keep water out. Estimates generally show it as its own line item rather than bundling it into shingle or flashing labor. Workmanship warranties cover how it is applied, not the product alone.
Common questions
What does "Roof cement" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A thick, trowel-grade adhesive used to seal flashings, patches, and small repairs where caulk alone will not hold. In estimates it is a line item and a material, so where it is used belongs in the scope notes. Whether it is owed as a separate item depends on the carrier, so document it.
Where does "Roof cement" 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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