Life Expectancy of Materials
|
Component |
Life
(years) |
|
Component |
Life
(years) |
|
Exterior |
Driveway/walkway, asphalt
|
15-30 |
|
Roof,
wood shingle/shake |
15-30 |
|
Driveway/walkway, concrete
|
24 |
|
Siding, aluminum |
20-50 |
|
|
Driveway/walkway, gravel
|
4 |
|
Siding, vinyl |
50 |
|
|
Exterior door
|
80-100 |
|
Siding, wood |
10-100 |
|
|
Exterior paint |
7-10 |
|
Swimming pool |
18 |
|
|
Foundation, concrete block |
100 |
|
Wall,
brick |
100+ |
|
|
Foundation, poured concrete |
200 |
|
Wall,
stone |
100+ |
|
|
Gutters and downspouts |
30 |
|
Waterproofing sealer |
1-5 |
|
|
Roof,
asphalt/fiberglass |
15-30 |
|
Waterproofing silicone |
1-5 |
|
|
Roof,
slate |
50-100 |
|
Waterproofing waxes |
1-5 |
|
|
Roof,
tile |
50 |
|
Wood
deck |
15 |
|
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Interior |
Bathtub, cast iron |
50 |
|
Countertop, laminate |
10-15 |
|
Bathtub, fiberglass |
10-15 |
|
Drywall |
30-70 |
|
|
Carpet |
11 |
|
Plaster |
20-50 |
|
|
Countertop, ceramic tile |
10-15 |
|
Wall/trim paint |
5-10 |
|
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Appliances
Mechanical systems
Plumbing systems |
Boiler |
30 |
|
Microwave oven |
11 |
|
Central air conditioner |
15 |
|
Pumps, sump, and well |
10 |
|
|
Dishwasher |
10 |
|
Range, electric |
17 |
|
|
Dryer |
14 |
|
Range, gas |
19 |
|
|
Ductwork, galvanized |
30 |
|
Refrigerator |
17 |
|
|
Ductwork, plastic |
15 |
|
Septic tank |
30-50 |
|
|
Furnace, gas or oil |
18 |
|
Washer |
13 |
|
|
Garage door opener |
10 |
|
Water
heater, electric |
14 |
|
|
Heat
pump |
15 |
|
Water
heater, gas |
11-13 |
|
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