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Cricket
A small peaked structure built behind a chimney or other obstacle on a roof. It lets water shed to the sides instead of pooling against the obstruction. A cricket is usually flashed in the same metal as the roof transitions, and it is part of the repair when the roof around a chimney is opened.
Common questions
What does "Cricket" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A small peaked structure built behind a chimney or other obstacle on a roof. It lets water shed to the sides instead of pooling against the obstruction. A cricket is usually flashed in the same metal as the roof transitions, and it is part of the repair when the roof around a chimney is opened.
Where does "Cricket" 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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