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How Long Will it Last? (St. Louis Handyman Tips)

50-100 years…
Concrete and masonry (chimneys, fireplaces, brick veneers)
Wood floors (with periodic refinishing)
Exterior fiberglass, steel and wood doors
Fiberglass and foam insulation
Vinyl flooring
25-30 years…
Wood shakes (roof)
Fiber cement shingles (roof)
Linoleum flooring
15-20 years…
Exterior wood shutters
Decking (under ideal conditions)
Aluminum gutters
Asphalt shingles (roof)
Gas boilers
Gas and electric furnaces
Aluminum windows
Gas range
10-15 years…
Air-conditioning units
Electric ranges
Refrigerators
Electric boilers
Gas and electric washers and dryers
Hot water heaters (with tanks)
Dishwashers