LIFE EXPECTANCIES -
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| APPLIANCES |
LIFE IN YEARS |
|
Air Conditioner |
|
| Room |
10 |
| Unitary |
15 |
| Clothes Dryer | |
| Electric |
13 |
| Gas |
13 |
| Clothes Waher |
10 |
| Compactors |
6 |
| Dehumidifiers |
8 |
| Dishwasher |
9 |
| Disposer, Food |
12 |
| Exhaust Fans |
10 |
| Freezers |
11 |
| Garage Door Operators |
10-15 |
| Microwave Oven |
11 |
| Range, Electric |
13-20 |
| Range, Gas |
15-20 |
| Range Hood |
14 |
| Refrigerator, Compact |
9 |
| Refrigerator, Standard |
13-20 |
| Thermostat |
35 |
| Water Heater | |
| Electric |
12 |
| Gas |
12 |
| Tankless |
20+ |
| Source: Appliance Magazine, Grainger | |
| CABINETRY | |
| Bath Cabinets |
LH |
| Closet Shelves |
LH |
| Entertainment Centers |
10 |
| Garage / Laundry Cabinet |
LH |
| Kitchen Cabinet |
50 |
| Medicine Cabinet |
20 |
| Modular Stock |
50 |
| Source: Welborn Cabinet, Timberlake Cabinet, Canyon Creek Cabinet, Easyclosets.com, Zaca, Meduline | |
| CONCRETE & MASONRY | |
| Brick Wall |
100 |
| Caulk (sealant) |
12-20 |
| Concrete |
100 |
| Stone |
100 |
| Stucco |
100 |
| Stucco, Synthetic |
LH |
| Veneer, Brick |
LH |
| Source: NHACP, NCSG, Sashco Sealants | |
| COUNTERTOPS | |
| Ceramic |
75 |
| Cultured Marble |
20 |
| Granite |
20 |
| Laminate |
15 |
| Natural Stone |
LH |
| Tile |
LH |
| Wood / Butcher Block |
20+ |
| Source: Association of Western Plastics, Ceramic Tile Institute of America, Byonne, Buffalo Stone, Architectural Product by Outwater, Formica Corp., U.S. Ceramic, Tile Co., National Harwood Flooring & Molding | |
| DECKS | |
| Deck Planks, Pressure-Treated | |
| Dry Areas |
20-25 |
| South |
10-15 |
| North |
20-30 |
| Deck Planks | |
| Cedar |
30+ |
| Composite |
30+ |
| Redwood |
30+ |
| Source: Decks.com, Timbertech | |
| DOORS | |
| Exterior | |
| Cedar |
40 |
| Fiberglass |
LH |
| Mahogany |
60 |
| Pine |
20 |
| Screen |
25 |
| Steel, Fire Rated |
LH |
| Vinyl |
20 |
| Garage |
20-50 |
| Interior | |
| Closet |
LH |
| Folding |
30-50 |
| Hollow Core |
20-30 |
| Solid Core |
30-50 |
| Source: Fiberfram, Neoporte, Timberline Vinyl Products, Victoria East, Coppa Woodworking, Inc., Marvin Window & Door, Krestrel | |
| ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING | |
| Accessories |
10 |
| Lighting Controls |
10 |
| Wiring | |
| Copper-Plated |
100 |
| Copper-Clad Aluminum |
100 |
| Bare Copper |
100 |
| Source: Lutron Electronics, Lighting Controls Assoc., Copper Development Assoc. | |
| FAUCETS & FIXTURES | |
| Accessible / ADA |
LH |
| Bathtub | |
| Metal |
50 |
| Fiberglass |
20 |
| Faucets | |
| Bar |
15 |
| Kitchen |
15 |
| Lavatory |
20 |
| Tub / Shower |
20 |
| Toilet / Bidet |
10 |
| Sauna |
15-20 |
| Shower | |
| Door |
20 |
| Enclosure |
50 |
| Shower Head |
25 |
| Sink | |
| Enamel Steel |
5-10 |
| Modified Acrylic |
50 |
| Soapstone |
100 |
| Toilet / Bidet |
LH |
| Whirlpool |
20-50 |
| Source: delta Faucet Co., Grohe, Kohler CO., Moen, Plexicor, Toto USA, Acquinex, Alumax, Alsons, Karran, Green Mountain Soapstone Corp., Saunastore | |
| FLOORING | |
| All Wooden Floors |
LH |
| Bamboo |
LH |
| Brick Pavers |
100 |
| Carpet |
10-12 |
| Concrete |
50+ |
| Engineered Wood |
50+ |
| Exotic Wood |
LH |
| Granite |
100 |
| Laminate |
15-25 |
| Linoleum |
25 |
| Marble |
100 |
| Slate |
100 |
| Tile |
75+ |
| Vinyl |
30-40 |
| Other Domestic Wood |
LH |
| Terrazzo |
75 |
| Source: Marble Institute of Amer., Berg & Berg, Dal-Tile Corp., Floortec, National Wood Flooring Assoc., General Shale Brick, Masland Carpets, Beualieu of America, Concrete Designs, Formica Corp., Linoleumstore.com, Monarch Ceramic Tile, DE Paoli Musail | |
| FOOTINGS & FOUNDATIONS | |
| Baseboard System |
50 |
| Concrete Block |
LH |
| Pourced Footing & Foundation |
LH |
| Termite Proofing |
12 |
| Waterproofing | |
| Bituminous Coating |
10 |
| Pargeting w/lonite |
20-30 |
| Source: Dry Up Basement, Unexco, America Concrete Pipe Assoc., National Ready Mixed Concrete Assoc., Quikrete | |
| FRAMING & STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS | |
| Poured Concrete |
LH |
| Struc. Insulated Panel |
LH |
| Timber Frame |
LH |
| Source: ConForm Pacific, NGS Materials, Post & Beam Factory | |
WARNING - Consumers should NOT make buying decisions and/or product selections based solely on the information contained in this report!!!
You can download a copy of the 39-page NAHB report, "Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components", from the NAHB Web site. Go to www.NAHB.org and click on Publications and HAHB Reports.
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