Life Expectancy of Household Components

The National Association of Home Builders put together a study that totaled average life expectancies for various housing components.To get this information, NAHB conducted a comprehensive telephone survey of manufacturers, trade associations and researchers to develop information about the longevity of housing components.Many of the people interviewed emphasized that the life expectancy of housing components is greatly affected by the quality of maintenance. They also noted that changing consumer preferences can result in products being replaced long before -- or after -- the end of their practical life expectancy.The Life Expectancy of Home Components white page covers the following products:

AppliancesCabinetry and StorageConcrete and MasonryCountertopsDecksDoorsElectrical and LightingEngineered LumberFaucet and FixturesFlooringFootings and FoundationsFraming and Other Structural SystemsGaragesHome TechnologyHVACInsulation and Infiltration BarriersJobsite EquipmentMolding and MillworkPaint, Caulks and AdhesivesPanelsRoofingSiding and AccessoriesSite and LandscapingWalls, Ceilings and FinishesWindows and Skylights