Expectancies

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