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The roof, the fridge - how long it all lasts

This survey by Bank of America Home Equity and conducted by the National Association of Home Builders gives real world estimates of the life expectancy of a variety of home components.

Decks: Up to 20 years
Decks: Up to 20 years
With wooden decks the key is the weather. In moist climes, decks will rot much quicker than in ones that expose decks only to dry conditions. In ideal weather, figure 20 years. In monsoon conditions, you can't count on much more than half that.

Gas ranges

Refrigerators

Dishwashers

Cabinets

Concrete and masonry

Countertops

Decks

Electrical

Plumbing

Floors

Roofing

Siding

Windows
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