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Life Expectancy of Housing Components
Compliments of Toni B. Trombley

The life expectancies of the components of a home depend on the quality of installation, level of maintenance during its lifetime, weather and climate conditions, and the intensity of use.

Appliances:

Dishwashers................................10 Years
Microwave Ovens.........................11 Years
Refrigerators.................................17 Years
Washers........................................13 Years
Dryers.............................................14 Years

Flooring:

Vinyl sheet or tile.........20-30 Years
Oak or Pine........................Lifetime
Carpeting..........................11 Years

Landscaping/Yard Feature

Wood Deck......................15 Years
Brick or Stone Wall.......100+ Years
Gravel Walk........................4 Years
Concrete Walk..................24 Years
Swimming Pool..................18 Years

Kitchen

Kitchen Cabinets..........15-20 Years
Laminate Countertops..10-15 Years
Ceramic Tile........................Lifetime
Gas Range.........................19 Years

Bathroom

Toilet.................................50 Years
Fiberglass Shower........10-15 Years
Fiberglass Bathtub........10-15 Years
Medicine Cabinets, etc.......20 Years

Heating and Ventilation:

Electric Water Heater........14 Years
Gas Water Heater........11-13 Years
Boilers...............................30 Years
Gas or Oil Furnace............18 Years
Central Air Conditioner......15 Years

Miscellaneous:

Waterproof Sealants.........1-5 Years
Wall & Trim Paint..........5-10 Years
Drywall........................30-70 Years
Pumps, Sump & Well........10 Years
Foundaton......................................
...Concrete Block ...........100 Years
...Concrete Poured..........200 Years
Smoke Detectors...............12 Years

Exterior Features:

Roof...............................................
...Asphalt Shingle..........15-30 Years
...Wood Shingle...........15-30 Years
...Shake Roof...............15-30 Years
...Slate.......................50-100 Years
...Tile Roofing....................50 Years
Gutters..............................30 Years
Vinyl Siding.......................50 Years
Siding.............................................
...Aluminum..................20-50 Years
...Wood.......................20-50 Years

Information from the National Association of Home Builders (http://www.nahb.com)

 

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