| ITEM |
LIFE
IN YEARS |
| APPLIANCES |
| Compactor |
10 |
| Dishwasher |
10 |
| Disposal |
10 |
| Dryer |
14 |
| Freezer: |
|
| - Compact |
12 |
| - Standard |
16 |
| Microwave Oven |
11 |
| Range: |
|
| - Free-standing
and built-in, electric |
17 |
| - Free-standing
and built-in, gas |
19 |
| - High oven, gas |
14 |
| Washer: |
|
| - Automatic and
compact |
13 |
| Exhaust fan |
20 |
| BATHROOMS |
| Cast-iron bathtub |
50 |
| Fiberglass bathtub
and shower |
10-15 |
| Shower Door |
25 |
| Toilet |
50 |
| CABINETRY |
| Kitchen cabinets |
15-20 |
| Medicine cabinet/bath
vanity |
20 |
| CEILINGS |
| Suspension |
Lifetime |
| Acoustical |
Lifetime |
| COUNTERTOPS |
| Laminate |
10-15 |
| Ceramic tile |
Lifetime |
| Wood/butcher block |
20+ |
| Granite |
20+ |
| DOORS |
| Screen |
25-30 |
| Interior |
|
- Hollow core
|
Less than 30-life |
- Solid corewood
|
30-life |
| Exterior |
|
- Protected overhang
|
80-100 |
- Unprotected
and exposed
|
25-30 |
| Garage door |
20-30 |
| Garage door opener |
10 |
| FLOORS |
| Oak or pine |
Lifetime |
| Slate flagstone |
Lifetime |
| Vinyl sheet or
tile |
20-30 |
| Terrazzo |
Lifetime |
| Carpeting |
11 |
| Marble |
Lifetime |
| HEATING,
VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING |
| Air-conditioning
unit |
|
- Central unit
|
15 |
- Window unit
|
10 |
| Air-conditioning
compressor |
15 |
| Humidifier |
8 |
| Water Heater |
|
- Electric
|
14 |
- Gas
|
11-13 |
| Fan |
|
- Centrifugal
|
25 |
- Axial
|
20 |
- Ventilating
roof mounted
|
20 |
| Burner |
21 |
| HOME
SECURITY |
| Intrusion System |
14 |
| Smoke Detector |
12 |
| Smoke/fire/intrusion
system |
10 |
| LANDSCAPING |
| Wooden deck |
15 |
| Brick and concrete
patio |
24 |
| Concrete walk |
24 |
| Gravel walk |
4 |
| Asphalt driveway |
10 |
| Sprinkler system |
12 |
| Fence |
12 |
| MASONRY |
| Chimney, fireplace,
brick veneer |
Lifetime+ |
| Brick and stone
walls |
100+ |
| Stucco and mantels |
Lifetime |
| MILLWORK |
| Stairs |
50-100 |
| Rails and disappearing
stairs |
30-40 |
| PLUMBING |
| Waste pipe |
|
- Concrete
|
50-100 |
- Cast-iron
|
75-100 |
| Sinks |
|
- Enamel steel
sink
|
5-10 |
- Enamel cast-iron
sink
|
25-30 |
- Porcelain sink
|
25-30 |
| Faucets |
|
- Low quality
|
13-15 |
- High quality
|
15-20 |
| ROOFING |
| Asphalt and wood
shingles and shakes |
15-30 |
| Tile |
50 |
| Slate |
50-100 |
| Sheet metal |
20-50+ |
| Built-up roofing |
|
- Asphalt
|
12-25 |
- Coat and tar
|
12-30 |
| SIDING |
| Gutters and downspouts |
30 |
| Siding |
|
- Wood
|
10-100 |
- Metal
|
50-life |
- Aluminum
|
20-50 |
- Vinyl
|
50 |
| WINDOWS |
| Window glazing |
20 |
| Wood casement |
20-50 |
| Aluminum casement |
10-20 |
| Screen |
25-50 |
| WALLS
AND TREATMENTS |
| Drywall and plaster |
30-70 |
| Ceramic
tile(high grade installation) |
Lifetime |
