Roofing & Materials
Roof square
100 square feet of roof surface — the standard unit for measuring and pricing roofs.
On a real claim
A roof square is 100 square feet of roof surface, the standard unit roofs are measured and priced in. On a claim squares drive the shingle, underlayment, and labor quantities, so the count ties to the sketch and the waste factor. What goes wrong: a square count that ignores roof complexity or waste leaves the crew short of material. Check your square count against the sketch and add waste before you order.
Common questions
What does "Roof square" mean in Xactimate estimating?
100 square feet of roof surface — the standard unit for measuring and pricing roofs.
Where does "Roof square" 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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