Have you ever wondered how long the various components in your home will last? Here's my most recent addition to the print library in the U.S. Inspect Agent Resource Center. Feel free to add your logo and use in your marketing! 

Description: How many years do I have left on this roof? Which is the better investment, wood or tile flooring? Too bad our homes don’t come with “freshness dates!” You never really can know for certain how long something will last, but it doesn't seem to stop us from trying! And it's not a bad practice. Knowing approximately how long things will last in your home can help you make decisions to stagger your big purchases, and better plan your "rainy day savings" habits so you are more prepared when those items do decide to conk out. And this 2 PAGE flyer of estimated life expectancies can help!

Life Expectancies of Common Home Components

Life Expectancies of Common Home Components

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NOV
02
2011
548,445 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Chrissy, this is great information.  I am often asked questions about expected lifespan, and now have a resource thanks to you.
1:22pm • #12
406,050 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog Called Shot Master

 

Chrissy,

Thanks for this life expectancies of home components and use of your library resources , I will surely share this information with my assoicates and clients.   Thanks Again.   
1:23pm • #13
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Chrissy,

Great topic; Sellers can benefit from knowing a "new roof" replaced 5 years ago is not new. lol

Steve
2:03pm • #14
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Thank you so much for sharing!  I will be sharing this with all of my clients. :)
2:26pm • #15
388,883 Points 21 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Chrissy, this is great info...definately one to print and share!

hope you and the kids are doing well.
3:40pm • #16
135,846 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thanks Chrissy.  That is such useful, and greatky appreciated, information.
4:05pm • #17
NOV
10
2011
478,800 Points 59 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Chrissy,

Good info I will use in the future. I did'nt even realize this info was available for use by us inspectors.

I am a member of the U.S.Inspect family doing relocation inspections for them.

Since joining them about six months ago I have completed about 25 inspections for them.

Thanks for the info. I will put it to good use.

Best, Clint McKie

Desert Sun Home inspections, Carlsbad, New Mexico
8:24am • #18
701,287 Points 39 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I have this posted on my website & buyers often have this concern when they purchase a home. Good guide for rule of thumb. Great idea!
8:27am • #19
245,439 Points 6 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Great information for both buyers and sellers!  Thank you!
8:50am • #20
129,244 Points 15 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Nice to hear from you again, Clint! Take a look at the library if you want to check out the rest of what we have for everyone to use. We definintely encourage you to download whatever you like.
9:11am • #21
450,890 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Chrissy a good source of information though talking to appliance sales men the average life of a refrigerator or window ac unit is about 8 years unless you want to pay for service and repair.
9:27am • #22

AWESOME post!  Much needed info for common questions, and a great handout and contact tool, thanks!
9:31am • #23

Very useful information for any homeowner. Thanks for the post!
10:10am • #24
129,244 Points 15 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

 

Great point David! If we were to take an item, buy it, and just let it sit there for x amount of time, it is guaranteed to last a lot less time than these estimates! First of all the quality of the products we buy is a very important factor, and beyond that, our homes and their components require maintenance and care in order to perform to the best of their ability and last as long as we'd like.

 
10:17am • #25
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Chrissy, I'm going to tell our office about your services and great info.
9:51pm • #26
NOV
11
2011
129,244 Points 15 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Thanks, Ellen (Beautiful new profile pic, by the way!!)
8:37am • #27
937,140 Points 51 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Chrissy - That is an awesome resource to have.  When I read through those appliance life-expectancies, I learn that I need to stop complaining about their wearing out so soon.   I just "retired" my washer and dryer.  They were bought new in 1983.  The dryer had just one service call to replace a belt, and the washer never had a service call.  I held on to them because they were given to me by someone very special.  BUT after 28 years, it was time to move on!
9:25am • #28
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Chrissy I had to go down through the list before I left a comment. Very interesting.  I wouldn't have known some of this info. Thanks!! Good Stuff!!
9:38am • #29
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Chrissy,

Great list to refer to at various times.  Thanks for bringing this to our attention... g
12:26pm • #30
NOV
12
2011
162,700 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Chrissy, this is super information and it will be used in our little corner of the world too. Thank you for the reat information (and for letting us use 're-purpose' the info).

Jacque & Larry
10:24pm • #31

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