Do you have pre-mature failure in your home?
Have you ever wondered how long the components in your home are going to last? Either you’re trying to calculate your cost cycle, or understand if things are failing prematurely, it’s useful to have this knowledge under your belt.
We have come up with a list of items and their normal life cycle under normal uses. Bear in mind that the life span of components may be reduced due to many factors like workmanship, climate, abuse and maintenance.
How long do building materials typically last:
Asphalt roofing 20yrs
Wood roofing 50yrs
Concrete Roofing 100-150yrs
Exterior Paint 15yrs or less
Stucco 50-60yrs
Wood siding 50yrs
Aluminum Siding 20-40yrs
Aluminum Windows 20-30yrs
Fibreglass Windows 20-40yrs
Vinyl Windows 20-40yrs
Wood windows 30yrs+
Skylight 10-20yrs
Cedar Fence 20yrs
Chain link fence 25-30yrs
Vinyl Fence 35-40yrs
Aluminum Fence 100yrs
Asphalt Driveway 20yrs
Concrete Driveway 50yrs
Overhead Garage Door 10-15yrs
Wood Deck 15-20yrs
Composite Deck 25-30yrs
Kitchen Cabinet 50yrs
Microwave Oven 10yrs or less
Kitchen Faucet 15yrs
Kitchen Sink 5-10yrs
Refrigerator 13yrs
Range 13-15yrs
Washing Machine 10yrs
Dryer 13yrs
Garborator 12yrs
Dishwasher 9yrs
Bath tub 20-50yrs
Bathroom Faucets 20yrs
Shower Enclosure 50yrs
Toilet 100yrs
Carpet 8-10yrs
Wood flooring 50yrs
Stone Flooring 100yrs
Electric Switches 10yrs+
Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detector 5-10yrs
Furnace 15-18yrs
Heat Pump 15yrs
Air-Conditioning Unit 10-15yrs
Electric Baseboard Heater 20yrs
