224 VISITORS as of 6 / 13 / 2010
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LIFE EXPECTANCIES of RESIDENTIAL
COMPONENTS
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1990
ERA
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ITEMS : ECONOMIC LIFE
CAST IRON BOILERS - 30 - 45 YEARS
STEEL BOILERS - 4 - 20 YEARS
FURNACES - 15 - 25 YEARS [ FHA - HOT AIR ]
OIL BURNERS [ consider replacement if NOT FLAME-RETENTION type ] - 10 - 20 years
COMPRESSORS - AIR CONDITIONERS - 8 - 12 YEARS
HEAT PUMPS - 10 - 15 YEARS
SOLID-FUEL STOVES - 8 - 12 YEARS [ COAL - WOOD , etc. ]
WATER PUMPS - 10 - 15 YEARS
GALVANIZED DUCT SYSTEMS [ check for asbestos ] -
50 - 60 years
HOUSE WIRING [ copper ] - 40 - 50 years
ELECTRICAL SERVICE - 30 - 40 YEARS
OIL TANKS [ basement ] - 25 - 35 years
OIL TANKS [ buried ] - Remove Now !!!!!!!
TANKLESS WATER HEATER - 8 - 15 YEARS
WATER HEATER - 8 - 15 YEARS
COPPER TUBING - 40 - 60 YEARS
BRASS PIPING - 40 - 60 YEARS [ most systems are nearing end of useful life ]
CAST IRON WATER SYSTEM - 40 - 60 YEARS
PRIVATE SEWAGE SYSTEMS [ SEPTIC TANKS ] - 15 - 20 YEARS
ASPHALT SHINGLES - [ organic felt-based ] - 18 - 20 years ; [ FIBREGLASS - BASED ] - expect to replace !!
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courtesy of
New England Builders , Ltd.
[ ..a division of Royal Realty Trust , a Massachusetts Business Trust , organized under G. L. c. 182 , December 18 , 1998 ]
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''The Professional Builders and Remodeling - Home Improvement Name for over 56 years''
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Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals.
We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.
Location:
NEW ENGLAND
Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM
Sat: 10AM - 5PM
Sun: Closed
