Glossary Term Category: A-C

Code Upgrade

Work that becomes necessary to complete the project properly because of current building code requirements, even if the old roof or wall assembly was built differently.

Cedar Shake

A natural wood roofing product known for its warmth, texture, and character. Cedar looks great, but it usually requires more upkeep over time and is more vulnerable to splitting, storm wear, and aging than synthetic alternatives.

Cut Shake

A field or accessory shake that has been trimmed to fit a specific location, such as a valley, rake, or transition.

Curb Appeal

The way a home looks from the street. In roofing and exterior work, curb appeal usually refers to how well the new materials, colors, and details fit the home visually.

Coverage

The portion of a loss or damage situation that the insurance policy may respond to, subject to the policy language, limits, exclusions, and conditions.

Course

A row of roofing material installed across the roof.

Counterflashing

The upper flashing piece that overlaps base flashing to keep water from getting behind the lower flashing system.

Compression Molded

A manufacturing process used by Brava for its roofing tiles. Brava describes this process as making the tiles stronger, more detailed, and more dimensional than comparable synthetic roofing products.

Collateral Damage

Supporting storm evidence found on items other than the roof itself, such as gutters, downspouts, soft metals, siding, screens, or window wraps.

Actual Cash Value (ACV)

The depreciated value of damaged property at the time of loss. In simple terms, it is what the insurer says the damaged item was worth right before the damage happened, not what it costs to replace it today.