No, I'm not talking about the current downturn in the Real Estate market. I'm actually bringing you useful information concerning a home's aging components such as windows, appliances or roofing. These, along with many other items which make up a home, can be pricey, so knowing their approximate lifespan can give you an advantage when formulating an offer for purchasing your dream home.
Kudos to the Realtor Magazine for publishing the National Association of Home Builders study (the full report can be found at www.realtor.org/realtormag in the Home & Design section). Here are just a few items in this report:
100 Years or more...
Brick siding (Lifetime of home)
All wooden floors (Lifetime of home)
Cellulose Insulation Material (100+ years)
50-100 years...
Slate, copper and clay concrete roofs (50+ years)
Copper gutters (50+ years)
Kitchen cabinets (Up to 50 years)
Modified acrylic kitchen sinks (50 years)
Vinyl floors (50 years)
30-50 years...
Thermostats (35 years)
Wooden windows (30 years)
Wood shake roofs (30 years)
French interior doors (30-50 years)
10-20 years...
Built-in audio system (20 years)
Aluminum windows (15-20 years)
Asphalt shingle roofs (20 years)
Faucets, kitchen sinks (15 years)
Gas ranges (15 years)
Cultured marble countertops (20 years)
Dryers and refrigerators (13 years)
Air conditioning units (10-15 years)
Lighting controls (10+ years)
Interior and exterior paints (15+ years)
Electric or gas water heaters (10 years)
Furnaces (15-20 years)
5-10 years...
Security systems (5-10 years)
Heat & smoke detectors (5-10 years)
Dishwashers (9 years)
Microwave ovens (9 years)
Carpet (8-10 years)
This is great information The Kelly Domaille Team uses every day to help formulate offers for our clients! Let us help you, too!
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