How long does a window last?
Typical lifespan
15–40 yr
A glazed opening in a wall, normally double-glazed in an insulated vinyl, timber or aluminium frame.
The sealed glazing unit usually fails before the frame does.
How that compares
Window against things of a similar time.
Window 15–40 yr
Polar bear 20–32 yr
Giraffe 20–28 yr
Grizzly bear 20–35 yr
Bathtub 15–50 yr
Elevator 20–40 yr
Tractor 15–50 yr
Sewing machine 10–50 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.04 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.2 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 window
- How much does a window weigh? 12–70 kg
- How much does a window cost? 250–1,800 $
- Window vs Front door Side by side
- Window vs Solar panel Side by side
- Window vs Toilet Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a window last?
- A window lasts 15–40 yr. The sealed glazing unit usually fails before the frame does.
Related pages
- How much does a window weigh? 12–70 kg
- How much does a window cost? 250–1,800 $
- 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 front door last? 20–60 yr
- How long does a elevator last? 20–40 yr
- How long does a garage door last? 15–30 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
- Window vs Front door Side by side
- Window vs Solar panel Side by side
- Window vs Toilet Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place