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Originally Posted by Zeke
How long does a copper roof last? Old wiring gets brittle near a ceiling light that was designed for a 60w lamp and people use the old 100w. Other than that, it's not a problem left the way it was installed, i.e., no insulation covering it and no disturbance. If unsure, yank it out.
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Tell that to the insurance company. Once you have the place open, it should be a no brainer. Copper will last forever, but the sheathing doesn't last that long. I have seem modern THNN jacket go brittle when I tear into some of these homes. Those are newer wires. I am questioning how long with the jacket on the Romex wires last. Once they go, you are done. Time to rip out all the walls and start all over. That patching is going to be a big bill. Hopefully they will do it right so its seamless. There will be a lot of piss off people out there soon, very soon.