Porches, Balconies, Decks and Carports
Your A-Pro inspector visually examines porches, balconies, decks and carports, understanding that these additions are too often prone to improper installation methods. Our goal is to help prevent costly repairs and accidents caused by potentially unsafe features. These areas are inspected at the visible attachments and for safety issues related to balusters, spindles, rails and stairs.
LIFE EXPECTANCY –DECKS | YEARS |
Deck Planks | 15 |
Composite | 8 to 25 |
Structural Wood | 10 to 30 |
LIFE EXPECTANCY – GARAGES | YEARS |
Garage Doors | 20 to 25 |
Garage Door Openers | 10 to 15 |
LIFE EXPECTANCY – COUNTERTOPS | YEARS |
Concrete | 50 |
Cultured Marble | 20 |
Natural Stone | 100+ |
Laminate | 20 to 30 |
Resin | 10+ |
Tile | 100+ |
Wood | 100+ |
LIFE EXPECTANCY – CABINETRY & STORAGE | YEARS |
Bathroom Cabinets | 50+ |
Closet Shelves | 100+ |
Entertainment Center/Home Office | 10 |
Garage/Laundry Cabinets | 70+ |
Kitchen Cabinets | 50 |
Medicine Cabinet | 25+ |
Modular (stock manufacturing-type) | 50 |
LIFE EXPECTANCY –PANELS | YEARS |
Flooring Underlayment | 25 |
Hardboard | 40 |
Particleboard | 60 |
Plywood | 100 |
Softwood | 30 |
Oriented Strand Board (OSB) | 60 |
Wall Panels | 100+ |