| ITEM | LIFE |
| APPLIANCES
| |
| Clothes dryer |
14 |
| Clothes washer |
13 |
| Dishwasher |
10 |
| Microwave oven |
11 |
| Range, electric |
17 |
| Range, gas |
19 |
| BATHROOM FIXTURES
| |
| Cast-iron tub |
50 |
| Fiberglass tub/shower |
10-15 |
| Toilet |
50 |
| COUNTERTOPS
| |
| Ceramic tile |
lifetime |
| Granite |
20+ |
| Plastic laminate |
10-15 |
| Wood |
20+ |
| DOORS
| |
| Exterior, protected by overhang |
80-100 |
| Exterior, unprotected and exposed |
25-30 |
| Garage door |
20-50 |
| Garage-door opener |
10 |
| Interior, hollow core |
30 |
| Interior, solid core |
30 to life |
| Screen |
25-50 |
| FLOORS
| |
| Oak or pine |
lifetime |
| Slate flagstone |
lifetime |
| Vinyl sheet or tile |
20-30 |
|
| ITEM | LIFE |
| HEATERS & AIR CONDITIONERS |
| Air conditioner, central unit |
15 |
| Air conditioner, window unit |
10 |
| Furnace, gas- or oil-fired |
18 |
| Heat exchanger |
24 |
| Water heater, electric |
14 |
| Water heater, gas |
11-13 |
| LANDSCAPING
| |
| Deck, wooden |
15 |
| Driveway, asphalt |
10 |
| Fence |
12 |
| Patio, brick or concrete |
24 |
| Walkway, concrete |
24 |
| Walkway, gravel |
4 |
| ROOFING
| |
| Asphalt |
15-30 |
| Sheet metal |
20-50 |
| Slate |
50-100 |
| Tile |
50 |
| Wood shingles and shakes |
15-30 |
| SIDING
| |
| Aluminum |
20-50 |
| Metal |
50 to life |
| Vinyl |
30 |
| Wood |
10-100* |
| *10 years if constantly moist; 100 years if properly maintained. |
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