Hawks, Leona K.

McCay, Tawnee

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HOME OWNERSHIP FACT SHEETSWhen Will Your House Fall Apart? Leona K. Hawks, Professor, Extension Housing SpecialistTawnee McCay, Family Life DirectorFL/HO-12 April 2002Estimates on Life Expectancy and Replacement CostsHouse ItemAsphalt DrivewayAsphalt Shingle RoofBathroom BasinBathtub/TilesCarpetCentral Air-conditioning   compressor/or heat pumpChimney & LinerDishwasherExterior PaintFaucetsGarage-Door OpenerGarbage DisposalHot-Air FurnaceHot-Water BoilerOven/StovePlumbingRefrigeratorSeptic SystemShower PanSidingSump PumpToiletToilet-Flush MechanismVinyl Kitchen FloorWasher & DryerWater HeaterWood DeckLife Expectancy15 years25 years16 years25 yearsindefinite11 years100 years12 years5 years12 years10 years10 years18 years22 years20 years20-60 years14 years30 yearsindefinite40 years5 years35 years10 years25 years13 years10 years15 yearsReplacement Costs$2-$3/sq. foot$1.25-$3.50/sq. foot$200-$350$1,500$25-$60/sq. foot$800-$2,000$4,500-$12,000$600-$1,000$1,000-$2,500$150+$300-$450$150-$400$1,000-$2,000$2,000-$4,000$800-$1,200$1,500-$4,000$600-$1,000$3,000-$12,000$900-$1,600$8,000-$20,000$150-$250$300+$100-$150$35/sq. foot$650-$800$350-$800$10-$15/sq. footSource:  Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, November 1991, p. 60-61.Utah State University is committed to providing an environment free from harassment and other forms ofillegal discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and older), disability, and veteran’sstatus. USU’s policy also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment and academicrelated practices and decisions.Utah State University employees and students cannot, because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,age, disability, or veteran’s status, refuse to hire; discharge; promote; demote; terminate; discriminate incompensation; or discriminate regarding terms, privileges, or conditions of employment, against any person otherwise qualified. Employees and students also cannot discriminate in the classroom, residence halls, or in on/offcampus, USU-sponsored events and activities.This publication is issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work. Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914,in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jack M. Payne, Vice President and Director, CooperativeExtension Service, Utah State University (EP/DF/04-02)

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