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      "source": "U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, CNA e-Tool Estimated Useful Life Table",
      "url": "https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/eul_for_cna_e_tool.pdf",
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    {
      "type": "Resilient Flooring",
      "measure": "standardized average estimated useful life",
      "value": 10,
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      "source": "Fannie Mae, Form 4099.F, Instructions for Performing a Multifamily Property Condition Assessment (Version 2.0), Appendix F, Estimated Useful Life Tables (10/14)",
      "url": "https://multifamily.fanniemae.com/sites/mf/files/migrated-files/content/guide_form/4099f.pdf",
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      "area": "US multifamily properties",
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      "type": "HUD component definition",
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      "source": "U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, CNA e-Tool Estimated Useful Life Table",
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    {
      "type": "Vinyl flooring care: waterproof",
      "measure": "Scope: Armstrong Rigid Core and Luxury Vinyl Tile collections; flooring material waterproof description does not cover subfloor failure.",
      "value": "",
      "unit": "",
      "source": "Armstrong Flooring, Residential Flooring FAQs",
      "url": "https://www.armstrongflooring.com/residential/en-us/customer-service-support/flooring-faqs.html",
      "data_years": "no publication date",
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    {
      "type": "Vinyl flooring care: steam",
      "measure": "Sheet-vinyl FAQ cautions against heat and moisture when asked about steam mops; not a universal service-life estimate.",
      "value": "",
      "unit": "",
      "source": "Armstrong Flooring, Residential Flooring FAQs",
      "url": "https://www.armstrongflooring.com/residential/en-us/customer-service-support/flooring-faqs.html",
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    {
      "type": "Vinyl flooring care: sun",
      "measure": "Vinyl-tile FAQ describes sunlight discoloration and advises curtains or blinds on extremely sunny days.",
      "value": "",
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      "source": "Armstrong Flooring, Residential Flooring FAQs",
      "url": "https://www.armstrongflooring.com/residential/en-us/customer-service-support/flooring-faqs.html",
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      "type": "Vinyl flooring care: mats",
      "measure": "Sheet-vinyl FAQ warns of permanent staining from rubber or latex backed mats.",
      "value": "",
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      "source": "Armstrong Flooring, Residential Flooring FAQs",
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    {
      "type": "Vinyl flooring care: wax",
      "measure": "Armstrong sheet-vinyl FAQ states no waxing is necessary; no lifespan stated.",
      "value": "",
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      "source": "Armstrong Flooring, Residential Flooring FAQs",
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    {
      "type": "Vinyl flooring care: cleaners",
      "measure": "Sheet-vinyl cleaning product restrictions; brand-specific upkeep guidance.",
      "value": "",
      "unit": "",
      "source": "Armstrong Flooring, Residential Flooring FAQs",
      "url": "https://www.armstrongflooring.com/residential/en-us/customer-service-support/flooring-faqs.html",
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      "type": "Vinyl flooring care: spares",
      "measure": "Damaged vinyl tiles can be addressed individually in the manufacturer FAQ; spare-tile recommendation, not an age threshold.",
      "value": "",
      "unit": "",
      "source": "Armstrong Flooring, Residential Flooring FAQs",
      "url": "https://www.armstrongflooring.com/residential/en-us/customer-service-support/flooring-faqs.html",
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    {
      "type": "Vinyl flooring care: curling",
      "measure": "Maker FAQ names lifting and curling self-adhering tiles as a localized adhesive issue; not proof the whole floor reached end of life.",
      "value": "",
      "unit": "",
      "source": "Armstrong Flooring, Residential Flooring FAQs",
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