Roofing & Materials
Power vent
A roof-mounted exhaust fan that pulls attic air out mechanically instead of relying on passive vents. On a claim it is a separate line item from the shingle tear-off, and carriers often question whether it was damaged or just old, so photograph it before removal.
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Common questions
What does "Power vent" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A roof-mounted exhaust fan that pulls attic air out mechanically instead of relying on passive vents. On a claim it is a separate line item from the shingle tear-off, and carriers often question whether it was damaged or just old, so photograph it before removal.
Where does "Power vent" 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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