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LIFE IN YEARS |
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LIFE IN YEARS |
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APPLIANCES |
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HEATERS & AIR CONDITIONERS |
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FINISHES |
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Clothes dryer |
14 |
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Air conditioner, central unit |
15 |
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Paint, plaster and stucco |
3 to 5 |
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Clothes washer |
13 |
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Air conditioner, window unit |
10 |
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Sealer, silicone and waxes |
1 to 5 |
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Compactor |
10 |
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Baseboard heat unit |
20 |
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Dishwasher |
10 |
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Forced air furnace, heat pump |
15 |
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Dryer |
10 |
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Furnace, gas- or oil-fired |
18 |
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FOOTINGS & FOUNDATIONS |
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Exhaust Fan |
20 |
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Heat exchanger |
24 |
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Poured footing & foundation |
200 |
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Freezer (compact) |
12 |
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Humidifier |
8 |
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Concrete block |
100 |
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Freezer (standard) |
16 |
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Water heater, electric |
14 |
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Cement |
50 |
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Garbage disposer |
10 |
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Water heater, gas |
11 to 13 |
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Waterproofing (bituminous coating) |
10 |
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Microwave oven |
11 |
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Termite proofing |
5 |
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Range, electric |
17 |
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HOME SECURITY APPLIANCES |
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Range, gas |
19 |
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Intrusion system |
14 |
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FLOORS |
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Refrigerator (compact) |
14 |
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Smoke detector |
12 |
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Oak or pine |
lifetime |
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Refrigerator (standard) |
17 |
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Smoke/fire/intrusion system |
10 |
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Slate flagstone |
lifetime |
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Vinyl sheet or tile |
20-30 |
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BATHROOM FIXTURES |
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LANDSCAPING |
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Terrazzo |
lifetime |
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Cast-iron tub |
50 |
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Deck, wooden |
15 |
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Carpeting |
11 |
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Fiberglass tub/shower |
10 to 15 |
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Driveway, asphalt |
20 |
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Marble |
lifetime |
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Shower door |
25 |
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Fence |
23 |
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Toilet |
50 |
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Patio, brick or concrete |
35 |
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ROOFING |
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CABINETS |
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Sprinkler system |
12 |
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Asphalt |
15 to 30 |
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Kitchen cabinets |
15-20 |
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Swimming pool |
18 |
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Sheet metal |
20 to 50 |
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Medicine/bath |
20 |
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Tennis court |
10 |
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Slate |
50 to 100 |
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Walkway, concrete |
24 |
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Tile |
50 |
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COUNTERTOPS |
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Walkway, gravel |
4 |
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Wood shingles and shakes |
15 to 30 |
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Ceramic tile |
lifetime |
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Gutters & Downspouts |
30 |
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Granite |
20+ |
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PAINTS & STAINS |
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Plastic laminate |
10 to 15 |
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Exterior paint on wood, brick and aluminum |
7 to 10 |
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SIDING |
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Wood |
20+ |
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Interior wall paint |
5 to 10 |
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Aluminum |
20 to 50 |
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Interior trim and door paint |
5 to 10 |
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Metal |
50 to life |
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DOORS |
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Interior wallpaper |
7 |
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Vinyl |
50 |
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Exterior, protected by overhang |
80-100 |
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Wood |
10 to 100* |
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Exterior, unprotected and exposed |
25-30 |
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PLUMBING |
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*10 yrs constantly moist; 100 years properly maintained. |
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Folding |
30 to life |
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Faucets (low quality) |
13-15 |
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Garage door |
20-50 |
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Faucets (high quality) |
15-20 |
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WINDOWS |
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Garage-door opener |
10 |
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Sinks (enamel steel sink) |
5 to 10 |
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Aluminum casement |
10 to 20 |
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Interior, hollow core |
30 |
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Sinks (enamel cast iron sink) |
25 to 30 |
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Screens |
25 to 50 |
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Interior, solid core |
30 to life |
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Sinks (porcelain) |
25 to 30 |
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Window glazing |
20 |
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Screen |
25-30 |
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Waste pipe (concrete) |
50 to 100 |
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Wood casement |
20 to 50 |
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Waste pipe (cast iron) |
75 to 100 |
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