Money & Pricing
Waste factor
The percentage of extra material added to cover cuts, breakage, and overlap — a cut-up roof needs a higher factor than a simple one.
Full guide: commonly missed roofing line items xactimate codes
Common questions
What does "Waste factor" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The percentage of extra material added to cover cuts, breakage, and overlap — a cut-up roof needs a higher factor than a simple one.
Where does "Waste factor" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow — see the full guide for where it fits.
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