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walkereng, Consultant
Category: Structural Engineering
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Experience: Over 35 years of Structural Engineering experience.
VerifiedI am not a lawyer, but if their defective work caused the water intrusion and the extra damage to the inside of the home, I would think they are liable. The struggle will be able to prove that their flashing paper issue actually cause the extra damage in question.
I hope this helps.
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