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The values given below are, or course, industry averages. The life expectancy of a particular product may vary significantly based upon conditions such as, quality of the product, quality of the installation and handling, usage, traffic, environmental factors, maintenance, etc.
| APPLIANCE | YEARS: |
| Compactor | 10 |
| Dishwasher | 10 |
| Disposal | 10 |
| Dryer | 14 |
| Freezer: |
| -compact | 12 |
| -standard | 16 |
| Microwave Oven | 11 |
| Range: |
| -free standing electric | 17 |
| -free standing gas | 19 |
| -high oven, gas | 14 |
| Refrigerator: |
| -compact | 14 |
| -standard | 17 |
| Washer: |
| -automatic | 13 |
| -compact | 13 |
| Exhaust Fan | 20 |
| BATHROOMS: |
| Cast Iron Bathtub | 50 |
| Fiberglass Bathtub & Shower | 10-15 |
| Shower Door | 25 |
| Toilet | 50 |
| CABINETRY: |
| Kitchen Cabinets | 15-20 |
| Bath Vanity | 20 |
| CEILINGS: |
| Suspension Ceiling | life |
| Acoustical Ceiling | life |
| COUNTERTOPS: |
| Laminate | 10-15 |
Ceramic Tile
high grade installation | life |
| Wood/Butcher Block | 20+ |
| Granite | 20+ |
| DOORS: |
| Screen | 25-50 |
| Interior: |
| -hollow core | 10-30 |
| -solid corewood | 30-life |
| Exterior | 20-50 |
| -protected overhang | 80-100 |
| -unprotected | 25-30 |
| Folding | 30-life |
| Garage Door | 20-50 |
| Garage Door Opener | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL: |
| Copper wiring: |
| -copper plated | 100+ |
| -copper clad aluminum | 100+ |
| Bare copper | 100+ |
| Insulation: |
| -armored cable (BX) | life |
| -conduit | life |
FINISHES:
used for waterproofing |
| Paint, Plaster, and Stucco | 3-5 |
| Sealer, Silicone, and Waxes | 1-5 |
| FLOORS: |
| Oak or Pine | life |
| Slate Flagstone | life |
| vinyl sheet or tile | 20+ |
| Terrazzo | life |
| Carpet | 11 |
| Marble | life |
| FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS: |
| Poured footing and foundation | 200 |
| Concrete Block | 100 |
| Cement | 50 |
| Waterproofing: |
| -bituminous coating | 10 |
| -pargeting with ionite | 20-30 |
| -termite proofing | 5 |
| baseboard system | 20 |
| HEATING, VENTILATION, A/C: |
| Air Conditioning Unit: |
-central unit
new units last longer | 15 |
| -window unit | 10 |
| Unit Compressor | 15 |
Humidifier
Gateway recommends immediate disconnection | 8 |
Water Heater:
depends on quality of water and type of lining |
| -electric | 14 |
| -gas | 11-13 |
| Forced Air Furnace, heat pump | 15 |
| Duct Work: |
| -plastic | 15 |
| -galvanized | 30 |
| Rooftop Air Conditioner | 15 |
| Boiler | 30 |
| Furnace, gas or oil fired | 18 |
| Unit Heater, gas or electric | 13 |
| Radiant Heater: |
| -electric | 15 |
| -hot water or steam | 25 |
| Air Terminals: |
| -diffuser, grill, or register | 27 |
| Induction and Fan-coil units | 20 |
| Damper | 20 |
| Fan: |
| -centrifugal | 25 |
| -axial | 20 |
| -ventilating roof mounted | 20 |
| Coils: |
| -DX, water or steam | 20 |
| -electric | 15 |
| Heat Exchanger | 24 |
| Molded insulation | 20 |
| Pump, Sump and Well | 10 |
| Burner | 21 |
| HOME SECURITY: |
| Intrusion System | 14 |
| Smoke Detector | 12 |
| Smoke/Fire/Intrusion | 10 |
| INSULATION: |
| Foundation, Roof, Ceiling, Wall, and Floor | life |
| LANDSCAPING: |
| Wooden Deck | 15 |
| Brick or Concrete Patio | 24 |
| Tennis Court | 10 |
| Concrete Walk | 24 |
| Gravel Walk | 4 |
| Asphault Drive | 10 |
| Swimming Pool | 18 |
| Sprinkler System | 12 |
| Fence | 12 |
| MASONARY: |
| Chimney, Fireplace, and Brick Veneer | life |
| Brick and Stone Walls | 100+ |
| Stucco and Mantels | life |
| MATERIALS: |
| Caulking for sealer | 8-10 |
| Metal for coping | 20-40 |
| Mortar for walls | 25+ |
| Plastic for flashing | 25+ |
| MILLWORK: |
| Stairs | 50-100 |
| Rails and Disappearing Stairs | 30-40 |
| PAINTS AND STAINS: |
| Exterior Paint on Wood, Brick, and Aluminum | 7-10 |
| Interior: |
| -wall paint | 7-10 |
| -tirm and door | 5-10 |
| -wallpaper | 7 |
| PLUMBING: |
| Waste Pipe: |
| -concrete | 50-100 |
| -cast iron | 50-100 |
| -plastic | life |
| Supply Line: |
| -galvanized | 50 |
| -copper | 80+ |
| Faucets: |
| -high quality | 15-20 |
| -low quality | 13-15 |
| ROOFING: |
| Asphault/Wood Shingles and Shakes dependent on environment, | 15-30 |
| Tile | 50 |
| Slate | 50-100 |
| Sheet Metal | 20-50+ |
| Built Up Roofing: |
| -asphault | 12-25 |
| -coat and tar | 12-30 |
| -asphault composition | 15-30 |
| -asphault overlag | 25-30 |
| ROUGH STRUCTURE: |
| Basement Floor System | life |
| Framing | life |
| SHUTTERS: |
| Wood: |
| -interior | life |
| -exterior | 4-5 |
| Plastic | 7-8 |
| Aluminum: |
| -interior | 35-50 |
| -exterior | 3-5 |
| SIDING: |
| Gutters and Downspouts | 30 |
| Siding: |
| -wood 10 yrs if constantly wet, 100 if properly maintained | 10-100 |
| -metal (steel) | 50-life |
| -aluminum | 20-50 |
| -vinyl | 50 |
| WALLS & TREATMENTS: |
| Drywall and Plaster | 30-70 |
| Ceramic Tile | life |
| WINDOWS: |
| Window Glazing | 20 |
| Wood Casement | 20-50 |
| Aluminum Casement | 10-20 |
| Screen | 25-50 |
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