Chimney & Flashing Defects
Chimney & Flashing Defects is a roof defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Chimney and flashing leaks cause concealed framing rot and are common on the larger chimneys of Minnetonka estates.
Chimney & Flashing Defects is a roof defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Chimney and flashing leaks cause concealed framing rot and are common on the larger chimneys of Minnetonka estates.
What causes chimney & flashing defects?
Masonry chimneys and their step/counter flashing crack and leak on freeze-thaw cycles, especially on tall lake-home chimneys.
What we check
We inspect crown, cap, mortar, and flashing integrity and check for interior staining at the chimney chase.
Why it matters
Chimney and flashing leaks cause concealed framing rot and are common on the larger chimneys of Minnetonka estates.
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Photos are representative of chimney & flashing defects conditions across the Lake Minnetonka west metro. Every inspection delivers your home's own photo-mapped findings within 24 hours.
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