Roofing & Materials
SQ
Shorthand for a roof square, 100 square feet of roof surface. Carriers write roof quantities in SQ on the scope.
On a real claim
SQ is shorthand for a roof square, 100 square feet of roof surface, and carriers write roof quantities in SQ on the scope. On a claim the SQ count drives the shingle, underlayment, and labor quantities. What goes wrong: an SQ count that ignores pitch, waste, or complexity leaves the crew short of material on install day. Check your SQ count against the sketch and add waste before you order.
Common questions
What does "SQ" mean in Xactimate estimating?
Shorthand for a roof square, 100 square feet of roof surface. Carriers write roof quantities in SQ on the scope.
Where does "SQ" 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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