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