Estimating & Workflow
Material waste factor
The extra allowance added to a material quantity to cover the material lost to cuts, waste, and breakage during installation. Roofers order a little more than the measured area because shingles and flashing waste at valleys, hips, and edges. The waste factor in the estimate prevents a shortage of material on the job, and the adjuster sees it as part of the quantity calculation for the measured area.
Common questions
What does "Material waste factor" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The extra allowance added to a material quantity to cover the material lost to cuts, waste, and breakage during installation. Roofers order a little more than the measured area because shingles and flashing waste at valleys, hips, and edges. The waste factor in the estimate prevents a shortage of material on the job, and the adjuster sees it as part of the quantity calculation for the measured area.
Where does "Material waste factor" 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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