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Box vent
A small covered roof vent installed over a cut in the deck near the top of the roof. It lets warm attic air move out when the intake vents let cooler air in. In a roof repair, vents damaged along with the shingles are replaced and listed on the estimate.
Common questions
What does "Box vent" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A small covered roof vent installed over a cut in the deck near the top of the roof. It lets warm attic air move out when the intake vents let cooler air in. In a roof repair, vents damaged along with the shingles are replaced and listed on the estimate.
Where does "Box vent" 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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