08/13/2026
Here’s the approach that’s been working for us when hip-and-ridge line items are being lumped into the waste percentage
Few Key points
• Refer to the work as field fabrication.
• Remind them that waste is defined as excess material that cannot be reused.
• Always refer back to the Xactimate line-item description to confirm exactly what is included.
 You may or may not be surprised how many new adjusters you end up actually educating!