
Home Components Life Expectancy
August 12, 2007According to the National Association of Home Builders, here are the life expectancy of various home components:
Component / Life Expectancy (in years)
Flooring
Laminate / 15-20
Wood / Lifetime
Sinks
Enamel steel / 5-10
Modified acrylic / 50
Countertops
Cultured marble / 20
Natural Stone / Lifetime
Whirlpool Tub / 20-50
Built-in Audio / 20
Source: "Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components," February 2007.
National Association of Home Builders and Bank of America Home Equity