ɐ tˈɪpɪkəl wˈʊdən wˈɪndoʊ bˈɑːks lˈæsts θɹˈiː fˈaɪv jˈɪɹz bᵻfˌoːɹ ʃˈoʊɪŋ dɪtˌiəɹɪɹˈeɪʃən, ðˌoʊ wɪð pˈeɪntɪŋ ænd mˈeɪntənəns kæn lˈæst tˈɛn fˈɪftiːn jˈɪɹz.
A typical wooden window box lasts 3–5 years before showing deterioration, though with painting and maintenance can last 10–15 years.