Deck Ledger & Structural Rot
Deck Ledger & Structural Rot is a structure defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. A failing deck ledger is a life-safety collapse risk and one of the most common significant findings on local inspections.
Deck Ledger & Structural Rot is a structure defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. A failing deck ledger is a life-safety collapse risk and one of the most common significant findings on local inspections.
What causes deck ledger & structural rot?
Improperly flashed deck ledgers and ground-contact posts rot in Minnesota's freeze-thaw and lake-humidity cycle.
What we check
We check ledger attachment and flashing, post bearing, joist hangers, and guard height against code.
Why it matters
A failing deck ledger is a life-safety collapse risk and one of the most common significant findings on local inspections.
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What it looks like.
Photos are representative of deck ledger & structural rot conditions across the Lake Minnetonka west metro. Every inspection delivers your home's own photo-mapped findings within 24 hours.
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