Roofing & Materials
Rake edge
The sloped edge of a roof where the gable meets the shingles, running from eave to ridge. It takes its own trim, starter, and fasteners, so measure rake length separately from eave length or the material order and the estimate will both come up short.
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Common questions
What does "Rake edge" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The sloped edge of a roof where the gable meets the shingles, running from eave to ridge. It takes its own trim, starter, and fasteners, so measure rake length separately from eave length or the material order and the estimate will both come up short.
Where does "Rake edge" 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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