The first buds of spring are good for the heart and the home. They also mean that it’s time to conduct a very thorough inspection to see how winter temperatures, snow, wind, and heavy rain have taken their toll on the house.
Get out the ladder and look for any damaged or missing shingles, a damaged drip edge along the roofline, loose or missing flashing, cracks in the seals around roof penetrations (such as vents and chimneys), exposed or missing fasteners, or gutters filled with roof granules, which is a sign of significant shingle wear or storm damage.
