Glossary Term Category: P-R

Penetration

Anything that passes through the roof surface, such as a plumbing vent, furnace vent, chimney, skylight, or mechanical stack.

Photo Report

A set of job photos organized to show the condition of the property, support a recommendation, or document completed work.

Pipe Boot

A flashing component installed around a plumbing vent or other round penetration through the roof.

Preferred Contractor

A manufacturer-recognized contractor relationship. Brava states that its preferred contractors are factory-trained and committed to workmanship, insurance, background checks, and ongoing training.

Punch List

A short list of remaining items that need to be finished, adjusted, corrected, or cleaned up before full project closeout.

Rake

The sloped roof edge at the end of a roof plane.

Recoverable Depreciation

The portion of a replacement cost claim that may be paid later after repairs or replacement are completed and documented, if the policy allows it.

Reglet

A cut or groove, often in chimney masonry, where flashing is inserted and sealed.

Repairability

Whether a damaged roof or exterior section can actually be repaired properly without creating new damage, mismatching, seal issues, or a failed finished result.

Replacement Cost Value (RCV)

The cost to repair or replace damaged property with materials of like kind and quality, without deduction for depreciation, subject to the terms of the policy.