Master Roofs on Xactimate in less than one hour

Name: Master Roofs on Xactimate in less than one hour
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Learn everything you must know about roofs on Xactimate. Save time and get better roof estimates with Xactimate!

Created byOsman Aydin

Last updated 4/2020

English

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What you'll learn

Sketching roofs on Xactimate more efficiently
Sketching detailed roof on Xactimate
Draw 2D and 3D roofs with Xactimate
Perform detailed cost estimation for roofs on Xactimate
How to calculate material and labor waste on Roofs
How to calculate total cost of wood frame roof structures
How to execute automatic calculation on Xactimate for roofs
How to do an accurate cost estimate for all type of roofs

Course content

1 section • 6 lectures • 44m total length

Introduction0:59
Introduction to Master Roofs on Xactimate course
Lecture 2: Roofs Types and Parameters on Xactimate4:51
Learn the basics of roof sketching in Xactimate: insert roofs, choose types (gable, flat, hip, gambrel, barrel), and set eve heights and rafters. See how A and B control slope.
Lecture 3: Sketching Detailed Slopped Roofs on Xactimate14:10
Master roofs on Xactimate quickly by sketching a detailed sloped roof through multi-level floor plans, adjusting parameters, and using the break tool to shape sections, skylights, and overhangs.
Lecture 4: Sketching Flat Roofs on Xactimate5:50
Sketch a flat garage roof on the first floor in Xactimate, align slopes and walls across levels, add a chimney space, and adapt to a multi-slope roof.
Lecture 5: Cost Estimation for Roof Structure on Xactimate7:58
Estimate roof structure costs in xactimate by detailing wood frame, trusses, and plywood sheeting across garage and house roofs, calculating quantities in linear feet and square feet.
Lecture 6: Cost Estimation for Roof Components and Membrane on Xactimate10:14

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Motivation to learn

Description

Welcome to my Master Roof on Xactimate course. I will show you everything you must know when you have to calculate cost for your roofs using Xactimate.

This course will help you:

If you want to save time when sketching roofs,
Be more efficient when dealing with complex or detailed roofs
Get more accurate when calculating your total cost for your roof structure
Perform cost estimate including roof components and membrane
Learn tricks to save time and gain precision with you roof estimation

I hope you will enjoy the my course and learn precious skills and new knowledge.

Who this course is for:

Claim adjusters
Home Insurance professionals
General Contractors
Roofing Contractors
Roofers
Xactimate users
Construction cost estimators
Construction project managers