InterNACHI releases new Life Expectancy Chart.

[Rob London]

Originally Posted by dvalley

Rob,

Thank you for dedicating your time to this list.

Good thing I get paid

Originally Posted by dvalley

You now have architectural shingles listed as 3 years. It's 30.

Nice catch

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by rlondon

Good thing I get paid

What are you going to do with all those millions?

[cjackson2]

Just a reminder: Everyone who contributes to the Life Expectancy Chart is being rewarded with a gift, and I will be mailing them out personally. All posts made through 10/19 Have been sent their gifts, we'd love to hear from all of you! Thanks

[Rob London]

Originally Posted by dvalley

What are you going to do with all those millions?

Pay for all the gifts you guys are getting in the mail. And buying out ASHI. Probably have a lot left over.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Originally Posted by rlondon

I also threw this into the disclaimer at the bottom: "Items listed as lasting 100+ years, especially those that open and close, often fail prematurely due to misuse or overuse."

I added this to the Panel category:
"Lifetime of any wood product depend on level of moisture intrusion"


Now, Marcel
I changed the title, as Nick and I think you are correct. You listed quite a few things that you think should be added, and I will look into them, but in the time being, do you have any knowledge about how long these things last? I'm pasting them below in blue for you or anyone else to comment on:

Laminate countertops-10-15
Hollow core interior doors-less than 30
Solid core interior doors-30-life
Folding and bi-fold doors-30-life

Metal Roofs-30-50
Wood Gutters-15-20
Composite decks-20-25
Pressure treated lumber decks-15-20
Also, attic fans-5 and 20 dependent on maintenace.
As always, your advice is greatly appreciated!

I think this should be added somewhere also:

"This report should be used as a general guideline only. None of the information in this report should be interpreted as a representation, warranty or guarantee regarding the life
expectancy or performance of any individual component."

And maybe this somewhere;

The life expectancies of the components of a home depend on the quality of installation, the level of maintenance, weather and climate conditions, and the intensity of use. Some
components may remain functional but become obsolete due to changing styles and preferences or improvements in newer products while others may have a short life expectancy due to intensive use.

Hope this helps.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by mcyr

I think this should be added somewhere also:

"This report should be used as a general guideline only. None of the information in this report should be interpreted as a representation, warranty or guarantee regarding the life
expectancy or performance of any individual component."

And maybe this somewhere;

The life expectancies of the components of a home depend on the quality of installation, the level of maintenance, weather and climate conditions, and the intensity of use. Some
components may remain functional but become obsolete due to changing styles and preferences or improvements in newer products while others may have a short life expectancy due to intensive use.

Hope this helps.

Marcel it is at the bottom .

Note: Life expectancy varies with usage, weather, installation, maintenance and quality of materials. Items listed as lasting 100+ years, especially those that open and close, often fail prematurely due to misuse or overuse. This list should be used only as a general guideline, not as a guarantee or warranty regarding the performance or life expectancy of any product.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Good, thanks Bob, I guess I didn't see it.

[James F. McKee]

I think most manufacturers suggest replacing smoke alarms every 10 years
and i would think laminate counter tops should be 20 to 25 years as I have rarely replaced one younger than that...other than for color change not wear...

[Marcel R. Cyr]

I agree Jim, but on the average, I believe that it gets changed due to out of style or boredom and slight wear. Could last forever as far as that goes just like other components.
Hard to establish the life expectancy of a product on the interior of a house. It all depends how it get used and abused. JMHO

[Kenneth A. Townsend]

How about the life expectancy of home inspectors?

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by ktownsend

How about the life expectancy of home inspectors?

Too many variables... unable to predict

[Marcel R. Cyr]

[James F. McKee]

Originally Posted by mcyr

I agree Jim, but on the average, I believe that it gets changed due to out of style or boredom and slight wear. Could last forever as far as that goes just like other components.
Hard to establish the life expectancy of a product on the interior of a house. It all depends how it get used and abused. JMHO

very true Marcel....My first wife would have changed the entire interior of the house on a seasonal schedule if it was up to Her...many interior items get replaced because they become old fashioned well before they wear out....

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Originally Posted by jmckee

very true Marcel....My first wife would have changed the entire interior of the house on a seasonal schedule if it was up to Her...many interior items get replaced because they become old fashioned well before they wear out....

Jim, your wife and my wife must be sisters, for they seem to think alot the same path wave. I've gone inside this house five times in 20 years.
I'll be damn if I buy another one, I'll be fixing it till I am in the grave.

[Charles L. Harper]

How about the life expectancy of old worn out real estate agents? I had one last week that was at least 90, she could barely walk and smoked like a chimney. (gag) She almost hacked up a fur ball once. I hit her with my laser thermometer and it read 80.0 (brr)