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HOW
LONG WILL IT LAST?
A well-built home
can last for hundreds of years, but many of its parts must be replaced
or removed 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.
For more information on building trends, visit the NAHB website at http://nahb.com.
For information on kitchens an baths, visit Kitchen & Bath Business
magazine's website at www.kitchen-bath.com.
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APPLIANCES |
Years |
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Compactor,disposal |
10 |
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Dishwasher |
10 |
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Dryer |
10 |
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Freezer(compact) |
12 |
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Freezer(standard) |
16 |
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Microwave Oven |
11 |
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Range(electric) |
17 |
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Range(gas) |
19 |
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Range(High Oven, gas) |
14 |
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Refrigerator(Compact) |
14 |
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Refrigerator(Standard) |
17 |
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Washer(Auto and Compact) |
13 |
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Exhaust fan |
20 |
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BATHROOMS |
Years |
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Cast Iron Bathtub |
50 |
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Fiberglass Tub and shower |
10-15 |
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Shower Door (average quality) |
25 |
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Toilet |
50 |
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CABINETRY |
Years |
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Kitchen Cabinets |
15-20 |
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Medicine Cabinets/Bath Vanity |
20 |
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COUNTERTOPS |
Years |
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Laminate |
10-15 |
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Ceramic Tile(high grade) |
Lifetime |
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Wood/Butcher Block or Granite |
20+ |
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DOORS |
Years |
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Screen |
25-50 |
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Interior (Not
perfect Hollow Core) |
Less
than 30-life |
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Interior (Solid Core Wood) |
30-life |
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Exterior (Unprotected Exposed) |
25-30 |
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Folding |
30-life |
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Garage Door |
20-50 |
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Garage Door Opener |
10 |
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FINISHES |
Years |
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Paint, Plaster, Stucco |
3-5 |
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Sealer, Silicone, and Waxes |
1-5 |
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FLOORS |
Years |
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Oak, Pine, or Slate Flagstone |
Lifetime |
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Vinyl sheet or Tile |
minimum
20-30 |
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Terrazzo |
Lifetime |
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Carpeting |
11 |
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Marble |
Lifetime |
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FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS |
Years |
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Poured Footing and Foundation |
200 |
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Concrete Block |
100 |
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Cement |
50 |
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Waterproofing (bituminous coating)
(cracking results in immediate damage)
|
10 |
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Termite Proofing
(may have shorter life in damp climates) |
5 |
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Baseboard System |
20 |
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HEATING, VENTILATION
AND A/C |
Years |
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A/C Unit (Central) |
15 |
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A/C Unit (Window Unit) |
10 |
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Humidifier |
8 |
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Water Heater
(Electric) |
14 |
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Water Heater (Gas) |
11-13 |
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Forced Air Furnace, Heat
Pump |
15 |
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Furnace, Gas or Oil Fired |
18 |
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LANDSCAPING |
Years |
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Wooden Deck |
15 |
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Brick and Concrete Patio |
24 |
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Concrete Walk |
24 |
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Gravel Walk |
4 |
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Asphalt Driveway |
10 |
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Swimming Pool |
18 |
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Sprinkler System, Fence |
12 |
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PAINTS AND STAINS |
Years |
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Exterior Paint |
7-10 |
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Interior Wall, Trim, Door
Paint |
5-10 |
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Interior Wallpaper |
7 |
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PLUMBING |
Years |
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Waste Pipe (Concrete) |
50-100 |
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Waste Pipe (Cast Iron) |
75-100 |
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Sink (Enamel, Steel) |
5-10 |
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Sink (Enamel Cast Iron,
Porcelain) |
25-30 |
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Faucets (Low Quality) |
13-15 |
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High Quality Faucets |
15-20 |
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ROOFING |
Years |
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Asphalt and Wood Shingles
and Shakes |
15-30 |
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Tile |
50 |
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Slate |
50-100 |
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Sheet metal |
20-50+ |
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Built-up Roofing (Asphalt) |
12-25 |
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Built-up Roofing (Coat and
Tar) |
12-30 |
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Asphalt Composition Shingle |
15-30 |
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Asphalt Overlag |
25-35 |
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SIDING |
Years |
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Gutters and Downspouts |
30 |
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Siding (wood) |
10-100 |
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Siding (steel) |
50-Life |
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Siding (aluminum) |
20-50 |
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Siding (vinyl) |
50 |
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WINDOWS |
Years |
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Window Glazing |
20 |
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Wood Casement |
20-50 |
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Aluminum Casement |
10-20 |
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Screen |
25-50 |
(In some categories, installation, quality
and traffic/usage impact life greatly.)
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