Improper Valley Flashing
Improper Valley Flashing is a roof defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Valleys carry the most water on a roof, so a flashing defect there causes outsized concealed damage.
Improper Valley Flashing is a roof defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Valleys carry the most water on a roof, so a flashing defect there causes outsized concealed damage.
What causes improper valley flashing?
Valley flashing that is missing, undersized, or improperly woven concentrates roof runoff and leaks, common on complex Minnetonka rooflines.
What we check
We inspect every valley for proper flashing, debris, and signs of past water entry at the deck below.
Why it matters
Valleys carry the most water on a roof, so a flashing defect there causes outsized concealed damage.
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What it looks like.
Photos are representative of improper valley flashing conditions across the Lake Minnetonka west metro. Every inspection delivers your home's own photo-mapped findings within 24 hours.
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