What’s The Life Expectancy of Household Items/Systems?

  • Roof Shingles: Architectural 25-30 years, 3 Tab shingles 20 years
  • Rubber membrane roofing: 20 years
  • Current Rhode Island homeowner guidance: This archived article may contain dated examples or requirements. For current practical guidance, visit the Rhode Island Annual Home Maintenance Calendar.

    Here is a look at the average life expectancy of some components in most houses.  The ages are based on three sources:  Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components by the National Builders Association, Average Life Expectancies by CDW Engineering, and anecdotal evidence from myself and Hearthstone Home Inspections.  These average life expectancies assume ongoing maintenance is taking place.

      

    • Roof Shingles: Architectural 25-30 years, 3 Tab shingles 20 years
    • Rubber membrane roofing: 20 years

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