Roofing & Materials
Step flashing
The small angled metal pieces used where a roof meets a wall, layered one step at a time to shed water off the joint.
On a real claim
Step flashing is the small angled metal pieces used where a roof meets a wall, layered one step at a time to shed water off the joint. On a claim it is a common missed line item because it is hidden once the siding and shingles go back. What goes wrong: a crew re-roofs against the wall without replacing the step flashing and the wall leaks. Check the wall joint and confirm the step flashing is priced, not just the shingles.
Common questions
What does "Step flashing" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The small angled metal pieces used where a roof meets a wall, layered one step at a time to shed water off the joint.
Where does "Step flashing" 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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