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