Roofing & Materials
Valley
A valley is the inside angle where two roof slopes meet, and it carries water from both planes, making it a common leak point. In a claim, photograph the valley metal or woven method and note rust, granule loss and debris, since carriers often question replacing a valley that shows only partial damage.
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Common questions
What does "Valley" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A valley is the inside angle where two roof slopes meet, and it carries water from both planes, making it a common leak point. In a claim, photograph the valley metal or woven method and note rust, granule loss and debris, since carriers often question replacing a valley that shows only partial damage.
Where does "Valley" 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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