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Life Expectancy of Canadian House
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[edit] Life Expectancy Chart
- Average life of component is expressed in years.
- Numbers have been taken from post #3 by MB-Realtor in this thread on the BE forum.
- These figures are broad brush strokes.
- Life expectancy of certain components tends to vary across the country.
- It also depends on home owners' diligence in maintaining their properties.
- The numbers quoted here are intended to give you a ball park idea.
[edit] Roof Covering
- asphalt standard shingle 12-15
- asphalt premium shingle 15-30
- wood shingle 10-20
- concrete/clay tile 20-40
- asbestos cement 40-80
- slate tile 40-80
- roll roofing 5-15
- tar & gravel 15-25
- metal 60
[edit] Heating
- forced air furnace 10-25
- oil tank 20
- water/steam boiler - welded steel 15-30
- water/steam boiler - cast iron 30-50
- water/steam circulating pump 10-25
[edit] Cooling
- central air 10-15
- heat pump 10-15
- window air conditioning 10-20
[edit] Plumbing
- galvanized water pipe 20-25
- hot water heater 5-15
- septic/sewer pump 5-10
- well pump 10
[edit] Appliances
- dishwasher 5-10
- dryer 10-25
- garbage disposal 5-12
- oven/range 15-20
- washing machine 5-15
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