[sammyg2]

I had my house painted several years back. The painting contractor said he used to offer a 7 year warranty, but the low VOC paint in California just doesn't last that long anymore so he only offers a 2 year warranty now.
IIRC he was using Sherwin Williams paint which is not cheep by any stretch.




On a side note:
Last time I needed to buy a water heater, I found that natural gas water heater in arid-zona was about $150 cheaper than in California.
But the one in kalifornia is "certified low nox" by the aqmd. IOW they get paid a licensing fee for every one sold.