House Life Expectancy

Resources: House Life Expectancy

Resources: House Life Expectancy

Resources: House Life Expectancy

Appliances

Compactor - 7 years

Dishwasher - 10 years

Disposal - 10 years

Dryer - 14 years

Freezer:

 - compact - 12 years

 - standard - 16 years

Microwave Oven - 10 years

Range:

 - free standing electric - 17 years

 - free standing gas - 15 years

 - high oven, gas - 14 years

Range Hood - 14 years

Refrigerator:

 - compact - 14 years

 - standard - 17 years

Washer:

 - automatic – 10-13 years

 - compact – 10-13 years

Exhaust Fan - 20 years

Bathrooms

Cast Iron Bathtub - 50 years

Fiberglass Bathtub & Shower - 10-15 years

Shower Door - 20-25 years

Faucet - 20 years

Shower Head -  50 years

Toilet - 50-100 years

Jetted Tub - 0-50 years

Cast Iron Tub - 50 years

Cabinetry

Kitchen Cabinets - 20-40 years

Bath Vanity - 20 years

Medicine Cabinets - 20+ years

Closet Shelves - life of structure

Garage & Laundry - 100 years +

Ceilings

Drywall and Plaster - 30-70 years

Suspension Ceiling - life of structure

Acoustical Ceiling - life of structure

Countertops

Laminate - 10-15 years

Ceramic Tile high grade installation - life of structure

Wood/Butcher Block - 20+ years

Granite - 20+ years

Doors

Screen - 25-50 years

Interior:

 - Hollow core - 10-30 years

 - Solid core wood - 30- life of structure

Exterior - 20-50 years

 - Protected overhang - 80-100 years

 - Unprotected - 25-30 years

Steel, Fire-Rated - life of structure

Vinyl - 20 years

Folding - 30- life of structure

Garage Door - 15-50 years

Garage Door Opener - 10-15 years

Electrical

Copper wiring:

 - copper plated - 100+ years

 - copper clad aluminum - 100+ years

Bare copper - 100+ years

Insulation:

 - armored cable (BX) - life of structure

 - conduit - life of structure

Lighting Controls - 10+ years

Accessories - 10+ years

Floors

Bamboo - life of structure

Carpet - 8-11 years

Concrete - 50+ years

Engineered Wood - 50+ years

Laminate - 15-25 years

Marble - 100+ years

Oak or Pine - life of structure

Slate Flagstone - life of structure

Tile - 75-100 years

Terrazzo - 75+ years

Vinyl sheet or tile - 20+ years

Footings & Foundations

Poured footing and foundation - 200 years

Concrete Block - 100 years

Cement - 50 - 200 years

Waterproofing:

 - bituminous coating - 10 years

 - pargeting with ionite - 20-30 years

 - termite proofing - 5 years

 - baseboard system - 20 years

Heating, Ventilation, A/C

Air Conditioning Unit:

 - central unit new units last longer – 15-20 years

 - window unit - 10 years

Unit Compressor - 15 years

Humidifier Gateway recommends immediate disconnection - 8 years

Dehumidifier – 8 years

Water Heater: depends on quality of water and type of lining

 - electric - 14 years

 - gas - 11-13 years

Tankless Water Heater - 20 years

Forced Air Furnace, heat pump - 15 years

Duct Work:

 - plastic - 15 years

 - galvanized - 30 years

Rooftop Air Conditioner - 15 years

Boiler - 30 years

Gas Furnace - 18 years

Unit Heater, gas or electric - 13 years

Radiant Heater:

 - electric - 15 years

 - hot water or steam - 25 years

Air Terminals: diffuser, grill, or register - 27 years

Induction and Fan-coil units - 20 years

Damper - 20 years

Fan:

 - centrifugal - 25 years

 - axial - 20 years

 - ventilating roof mounted - 20 years

Coils:

 - DX, water or steam - 20 years

 - electric - 15 years

Heat Exchanger - 24 years

Molded insulation - 20 years

Pump, Sump and Well - 10 years

Burner - 21 years

Thermostat – 8-25 years

Insulation

Foundation, Roof, Ceiling, Wall, and Floor – life of structure

Cellulose, fiberglass and foam - life of structure

House Wrap - life of structure

Loose - life of structure

Landscaping

Deck

 - Wood - 8-20 years

 - Urethane - 15-30 years

 - Concrete - 20-30 years

Brick or Concrete Patio - 24 years

Tennis Court – 10-15 years

Concrete Walk - 24 years

Gravel Walk - 4 years

Asphalt Drive - 10-18 years

Swimming Pool - 18-25 years

Sprinkler System - 12-20 years

Fence

 - Wood - 12 years

 - Polyvinyl - life of structure

Clay Paving - life of structure

Valves - 20 years

Controllers - 15 years

Masonry

Chimney, Fireplace, and Brick Veneer - life of structure

Brick and Stone Walls - 100+ years

Stucco and Mantels - life of structure

Materials

Caulking for sealer - 8-10 years

Metal for coping - 20-40 years

Mortar for walls - 25+ years

Plastic for flashing - 25+ years

Millwork

Stairs - 50-100 years

Rails and Disappearing Stairs - 30-40 years

Paints & Stains

Exterior:

 - Wood, Brick, and Aluminum - 7-10 years

Interior:

 - Wall paint - 7-10 years

 - Trim and door - 5-10 years

 - Wallpaper - 7 years

Plumbing

Waste Pipe:

 - concrete - 50-100 years

 - cast iron - 50-100 years

 - plastic - life of structure

Supply Line:

 - galvanized - 50 years

 - copper - 80+ years

Faucets:

 - high quality - 15-20 years

 - low quality - 13-15 years

Acrylic Sink - 50 years

Saunas/Steam Rooms - 15-20 years

Enamel Steel - 5-10 years

Soapstone - 100+years

Roofing

Asphalt/Wood Shingles and Shakes dependent on environment - 15-30 years

Tile - 50 years

Slate - 50-100 years

Sheet Metal - 20-50+ years

Built Up Roofing:

 - asphalt - 12-25 years

 - coat and tar - 12-30 years

 - asphalt composition - 15-30 years

 - asphalt over lag - 25-30 years

Rough Structure

Basement Floor System - life of structure

Framing - life of structure

Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) - life of structure

Engineered Lumber - life of structure

Trusses - life of structure

Timber Frame Homes - life of structure

Shutters

Wood:

 - Interior - life of structure

 - Exterior - 4-5 years

Plastic - 7-8 years

Aluminum:

 - Interior - 35-50 years

 - Exterior - 3-5 years

Siding

Gutters and Downspouts - 20-30 years

Copper - 50+ years

Siding:

 - wood - 10-100 years (10 yrs if constantly wet, 100 if properly maintained)

 - metal - 50-life of structure

 - aluminum - 20-50 years

 - vinyl - 50 years

 - brick or rock - life of structure

 - Fiber Cement - life of structure

Manufactured Stone - life of structure

Stucco - 50-100 years

Technology

Intrusion System - 14 years

Smoke Detector - 5-12 years

Smoke/Fire/Intrusion - 10 years

Wireless Network - 50 years

Built-in Audio - 20 years

Home Automation Systems - life of structure

Walls & Treatments

Drywall and Plaster - 30-70 years

Ceramic Tile - life of structure

Windows

Window Glazing - 20 years

Wood Casement - 20-50 years

Aluminum Casement - 10-20 years

Screen - 25-50 years

Skylight - 15-20 years

Vinyl - 15-30 years

Appliances

Compactor - 7 years

Dishwasher - 10 years

Disposal - 10 years

Dryer - 14 years

Freezer:

 - compact - 12 years

 - standard - 16 years

Microwave Oven - 10 years

Range:

 - free standing electric - 17 years

 - free standing gas - 15 years

 - high oven, gas - 14 years

Range Hood - 14 years

Refrigerator:

 - compact - 14 years

 - standard - 17 years

Washer:

 - automatic – 10-13 years

 - compact – 10-13 years

Exhaust Fan - 20 years

Bathrooms

Cast Iron Bathtub - 50 years

Fiberglass Bathtub & Shower - 10-15 years

Shower Door - 20-25 years

Faucet - 20 years

Shower Head -  50 years

Toilet - 50-100 years

Jetted Tub - 0-50 years

Cast Iron Tub - 50 years

Cabinetry

Kitchen Cabinets - 20-40 years

Bath Vanity - 20 years

Medicine Cabinets - 20+ years

Closet Shelves - life of structure

Garage & Laundry - 100 years +

Ceilings

Drywall and Plaster - 30-70 years

Suspension Ceiling - life of structure

Acoustical Ceiling - life of structure

Countertops

Laminate - 10-15 years

Ceramic Tile high grade installation - life of structure

Wood/Butcher Block - 20+ years

Granite - 20+ years

Doors

Screen - 25-50 years

Interior:

 - Hollow core - 10-30 years

 - Solid core wood - 30- life of structure

Exterior - 20-50 years

 - Protected overhang - 80-100 years

 - Unprotected - 25-30 years

Steel, Fire-Rated - life of structure

Vinyl - 20 years

Folding - 30- life of structure

Garage Door - 15-50 years

Garage Door Opener - 10-15 years

Electrical

Copper wiring:

 - copper plated - 100+ years

 - copper clad aluminum - 100+ years

Bare copper - 100+ years

Insulation:

 - armored cable (BX) - life of structure

 - conduit - life of structure

Lighting Controls - 10+ years

Accessories - 10+ years

Floors

Bamboo - life of structure

Carpet - 8-11 years

Concrete - 50+ years

Engineered Wood - 50+ years

Laminate - 15-25 years

Marble - 100+ years

Oak or Pine - life of structure

Slate Flagstone - life of structure

Tile - 75-100 years

Terrazzo - 75+ years

Vinyl sheet or tile - 20+ years

Footings & Foundations

Poured footing and foundation - 200 years

Concrete Block - 100 years

Cement - 50 - 200 years

Waterproofing:

 - bituminous coating - 10 years

 - pargeting with ionite - 20-30 years

 - termite proofing - 5 years

 - baseboard system - 20 years

Heating, Ventilation, A/C

Air Conditioning Unit:

 - central unit new units last longer – 15-20 years

 - window unit - 10 years

Unit Compressor - 15 years

Humidifier Gateway recommends immediate disconnection - 8 years

Dehumidifier – 8 years

Water Heater: depends on quality of water and type of lining

 - electric - 14 years

 - gas - 11-13 years

Tankless Water Heater - 20 years

Forced Air Furnace, heat pump - 15 years

Duct Work:

 - plastic - 15 years

 - galvanized - 30 years

Rooftop Air Conditioner - 15 years

Boiler - 30 years

Gas Furnace - 18 years

Unit Heater, gas or electric - 13 years

Radiant Heater:

 - electric - 15 years

 - hot water or steam - 25 years

Air Terminals: diffuser, grill, or register - 27 years

Induction and Fan-coil units - 20 years

Damper - 20 years

Fan:

 - centrifugal - 25 years

 - axial - 20 years

 - ventilating roof mounted - 20 years

Coils:

 - DX, water or steam - 20 years

 - electric - 15 years

Heat Exchanger - 24 years

Molded insulation - 20 years

Pump, Sump and Well - 10 years

Burner - 21 years

Thermostat – 8-25 years

Insulation

Foundation, Roof, Ceiling, Wall, and Floor – life of structure

Cellulose, fiberglass and foam - life of structure

House Wrap - life of structure

Loose - life of structure

Landscaping

Deck

 - Wood - 8-20 years

 - Urethane - 15-30 years

 - Concrete - 20-30 years

Brick or Concrete Patio - 24 years

Tennis Court – 10-15 years

Concrete Walk - 24 years

Gravel Walk - 4 years

Asphalt Drive - 10-18 years

Swimming Pool - 18-25 years

Sprinkler System - 12-20 years

Fence

 - Wood - 12 years

 - Polyvinyl - life of structure

Clay Paving - life of structure

Valves - 20 years

Controllers - 15 years

Masonry

Chimney, Fireplace, and Brick Veneer - life of structure

Brick and Stone Walls - 100+ years

Stucco and Mantels - life of structure

Materials

Caulking for sealer - 8-10 years

Metal for coping - 20-40 years

Mortar for walls - 25+ years

Plastic for flashing - 25+ years

Millwork

Stairs - 50-100 years

Rails and Disappearing Stairs - 30-40 years

Paints & Stains

Exterior:

 - Wood, Brick, and Aluminum - 7-10 years

Interior:

 - Wall paint - 7-10 years

 - Trim and door - 5-10 years

 - Wallpaper - 7 years

Plumbing

Waste Pipe:

 - concrete - 50-100 years

 - cast iron - 50-100 years

 - plastic - life of structure

Supply Line:

 - galvanized - 50 years

 - copper - 80+ years

Faucets:

 - high quality - 15-20 years

 - low quality - 13-15 years

Acrylic Sink - 50 years

Saunas/Steam Rooms - 15-20 years

Enamel Steel - 5-10 years

Soapstone - 100+years

Roofing

Asphalt/Wood Shingles and Shakes dependent on environment - 15-30 years

Tile - 50 years

Slate - 50-100 years

Sheet Metal - 20-50+ years

Built Up Roofing:

 - asphalt - 12-25 years

 - coat and tar - 12-30 years

 - asphalt composition - 15-30 years

 - asphalt over lag - 25-30 years

Rough Structure

Basement Floor System - life of structure

Framing - life of structure

Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) - life of structure

Engineered Lumber - life of structure

Trusses - life of structure

Timber Frame Homes - life of structure

Shutters

Wood:

 - Interior - life of structure

 - Exterior - 4-5 years

Plastic - 7-8 years

Aluminum:

 - Interior - 35-50 years

 - Exterior - 3-5 years

Siding

Gutters and Downspouts - 20-30 years

Copper - 50+ years

Siding:

 - wood - 10-100 years (10 yrs if constantly wet, 100 if properly maintained)

 - metal - 50-life of structure

 - aluminum - 20-50 years

 - vinyl - 50 years

 - brick or rock - life of structure

 - Fiber Cement - life of structure

Manufactured Stone - life of structure

Stucco - 50-100 years

Technology

Intrusion System - 14 years

Smoke Detector - 5-12 years

Smoke/Fire/Intrusion - 10 years

Wireless Network - 50 years

Built-in Audio - 20 years

Home Automation Systems - life of structure

Walls & Treatments

Drywall and Plaster - 30-70 years

Ceramic Tile - life of structure

Windows

Window Glazing - 20 years

Wood Casement - 20-50 years

Aluminum Casement - 10-20 years

Screen - 25-50 years

Skylight - 15-20 years

Vinyl - 15-30 years

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