How long does a front door last?
Typical lifespan
20–60 yr
The main external door of a house, typically 36 by 80 inches in the US and 838 by 1,981 mm in the UK.
Typical service life before replacement.
How that compares
Front door against things of a similar time.
Front door 20–60 yr
Komodo dragon 25–35 yr
Toilet 20–50 yr
Solar panel 25–40 yr
Great hammerhead 20–44 yr
Three-toed sloth 20–40 yr
Shortfin mako shark 28–32 yr
Harpy eagle 25–35 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0333 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a front door
- How much does a front door weigh? 20–90 kg
- How much does a front door cost? 250–4,000 $
- Front door vs Window Side by side
- Front door vs Toilet Side by side
- Front door vs Bathtub Side by side
- Front door vs Garage door Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a front door last?
- A front door lasts 20–60 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
Related pages
- How much does a front door weigh? 20–90 kg
- How much does a front door cost? 250–4,000 $
- How long does a toilet last? 20–50 yr
- How long does a solar panel last? 25–40 yr
- How long does a ceiling fan last? 10–25 yr
- How long does a bathtub last? 15–50 yr
- How long does a elevator last? 20–40 yr
- How long does a garage door last? 15–30 yr
- How long does a window last? 15–40 yr
- How long does a fire extinguisher last? 5–12 yr
- How long does a radiator last? 15–100 yr
- How long does a escalator last? 20–40 yr
- Front door vs Window Side by side
- Front door vs Toilet Side by side
- Front door vs Bathtub Side by side
- Front door vs Garage door Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place