The roof is one of the most important parts of your home. Most older types of shingles only last 10-15 years. After the granules fall off due to years of weather, the shingle starts absorbing water, adding weight to your structure beams and allowing water to soak through. Look for small pebble like granules in your gutters. This is a strong indication your shingles need replacement.

Siding is a much-overlooked part of your home. Not only does it make up most of the ascetics of the home, but it also plays a huge role in the house's energy efficiency. Siding is one of the hardest exterior products to conduct a inspection on and it takes a true professional to properly diagnose issues. Even if your siding looks in the best shape, underneath could tell a completely different story.

We need insulation to keep warm in the wintertime and cool in the summertime. After years of heat your insulation levels drop and every time you heat and cool your house you are just letting money float away.

Windows and Doors play a two-part role for your home. Energy efficiency and security. Most doors and windows will stay in good shape, its actually the seals and the framing that go first. Which will cause air to flow in and out of your home, causing the money your pay in heating and cooling to float away.