Most common defects in historic homes
These are the defects that concentrate in historic homes across the Lake Minnetonka west metro, based on how they are built, sited, and used.
These are the defects that concentrate in historic homes across the Lake Minnetonka west metro, based on how they are built, sited, and used.
Most common defects in historic homes.
Orangeburg & Galvanized Piping
Both materials are at end of life in older Minnetonka homes and carry significant replacement cost.
Vermiculite & Asbestos Materials
These materials are health hazards that affect renovation cost and must be disclosed and managed correctly.
Foundation Cracks & Movement
Structural movement and active water intrusion are deal-defining defects that benign cracks are not — knowing the difference matters.
Chimney & Flashing Defects
Chimney and flashing leaks cause concealed framing rot and are common on the larger chimneys of Minnetonka estates.
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