Verisk has built an AI roofing-estimate generator directly into Xactimate. XactGen Roofing promises to take roof measurement data and produce a scope that's "80% complete in minutes" — and it's aimed at adjusters and claims teams first. That changes what lands on a roofer's desk. This guide explains what XactGen is, how it works, who it's built for, the three things roofers should expect when AI-generated carrier scopes become the norm, and why your own estimating system matters more now, not less.

Xactimate offers three certification levels, and every roofer eventually wonders whether the credential is worth the time and money. This guide breaks down what each level actually tests, how the exams work, what they cost, and — most importantly — an honest answer on when certification pays off for a roofing business and when your hours are better spent building raw estimating proficiency instead.

Felt has covered roof decks for a century; synthetics have been eating its market share for two decades. This guide cuts through the marketing to what the data actually shows — tear strength, exposure tolerance, vapor behavior, coverage, and cost per square — plus the ASTM standards that finally let you compare the two honestly, the code rules that govern how underlayment is applied, the one thing synthetic can't replace, and how to scope each option correctly in the estimate.