Estimating & Workflow
Moisture content
The amount of water held in a building material, usually reported as a percentage of its dry weight. Restoration crews compare readings against a dry standard for that material to decide when a structure is dry enough to rebuild, and those records support the drying portion of a claim.
Common questions
What does "Moisture content" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The amount of water held in a building material, usually reported as a percentage of its dry weight. Restoration crews compare readings against a dry standard for that material to decide when a structure is dry enough to rebuild, and those records support the drying portion of a claim.
Where does "Moisture content" 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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