Roofing & Materials
Valley flashing
Metal installed in the valleys where two roof planes meet, directing water down and off the roof.
On a real claim
Valley flashing is the metal installed in the valleys where two roof planes meet, directing water down and off the roof. On a claim valleys are a frequent source of hidden rot and a common supplement when the first estimate skipped them. What goes wrong: a crew re-roofs over an old valley and the leak returns at the next storm. Check the valley condition and price a proper rebuild, not a patch, when it is compromised.
Common questions
What does "Valley flashing" mean in Xactimate estimating?
Metal installed in the valleys where two roof planes meet, directing water down and off the roof.
Where does "Valley 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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