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Life Expectancies of components in your home
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A well-built home can last for hundreds of years, but many of its parts must be replaced or renovated regularly. Here's a sampling of life expectancies for different products and materials used in the home, as listed in a report titled "1997 Housing Facts, Figures and Trends" published by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) based in Washington, D.C.
APPLIANCES LIFE SPAN (in years)
| Compactor |
10 |
| Dishwasher |
10 |
| Garbage Disposal |
10 |
| Dryer |
10 |
| Freezer (compact) |
12 |
| Freezer (standard) |
16 |
| Microwave oven |
11 |
| Range (freestanding and built-in, electric) |
17 |
| Range (freestanding and built in, gas) |
19 |
| Range (high oven, gas) |
14 |
| Refrigerator (compact) |
14 |
| Refrigerator (standard) |
17 |
| Washer (automatic and compact) |
13 |
| Exhaust fan |
20 |
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| BATHROOMS |
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| Cast iron bathtub |
50 |
| Fiberglas bathtub and shower |
10-15 |
| Shower door (average quality) |
25 |
| Toilet |
50 |
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| CABINETS |
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| Kitchen cabinets |
15-20 |
| Medicine cabinet/bath vanity |
20 |
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| COUNTERTOPS |
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| Laminate |
10-15 |
| Ceramic tile (high-grade installation) |
Lifetime |
| Wood/butcher block |
20+ |
| Granite |
20+ |
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| DOORS |
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| Screen |
25-50 |
| Interior (not perfect hollow core) |
30-Life |
| Interior (solid core wood) |
30-Life |
| Exterior (protected overhang) |
80-100 |
| Exterior (unprotected and exposed) |
25-30 |
| Folding |
30-Life |
| Garage door |
20-50 |
| Garage door opener |
10 |
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| FINISHES (Used for waterproofing) |
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| Paint, plaster and stucco |
3-5 |
| Sealer, silicone, and waxes |
1-5 |
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| FLOORS |
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| Oak or pine |
Lifetime |
| Slate flagstone |
Lifetime |
| Vinyl sheet or tile |
20-30 |
| Terrazzo |
Lifetime |
| Carpeting |
11 |
| Marble |
Lifetime |
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| FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS |
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| Poured footing and foundation |
200 |
| Concrete block |
100 |
| Cement |
50 |
| Waterproofing (bituminous coating) |
10 |
| Termite proofing |
5 |
| Baseboard system |
20 |
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| HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING |
| Air conditioning unit (central unit) |
15 |
| Air conditioning unit (window unit) |
10 |
| Humidifier |
8 |
| Water heater (electric) |
14 |
| Water heater (gas) |
11-13 |
| Forced air furnace, heat pump |
15 |
| Furnace, gas or oil fired |
18 |
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| HOME SECURITY APPLIANCES |
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| Intrusion system |
14 |
| Smoke detector |
12 |
| Smoke/fire/intrusion system |
10 |
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| LANDSCAPING |
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| Wooden deck |
15 |
| Brick and concrete patio |
24 |
| Tennis court |
10 |
| Concrete walk |
24 |
| Gravel walk |
4 |
| Asphalt driveway |
10 |
| Swimming pool |
18 |
| Sprinkler system |
12 |
| Fence |
12 |
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| PAINTS AND STAINS |
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| Exterior paint on wood, brick and aluminum |
7-10 |
| Interior wall paint |
5-10 |
| Interior trim and door |
5-10 |
| Interior wallpaper |
7 |
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| PLUMBING |
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| Waste pipe (concrete) |
50-100 |
| Waste pipe (cast iron) |
75-100 |
| Sinks (enamel steel sink) |
5-10 |
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