Home Components Life Expectancy

According 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