Don’t cheap out on the range as they are very durable...15 years?...

I've seen in very durable plastic with non-slip surface.. otherwise I'd replace each stair tread and then put this covering over it.. 

The prices are great and the brick exterior is lower maintenance and durable.

I like the Sterling Vikrell, they are very durable. 

Put in the most durable materials you can (e.g.

I actually did some digging and found in the code where it says: must be parked on a hard and durable surface, such as asphalt,brick or concrete or any surface permitted pursuant to § 156.052(C).They regularly have 2-4 cars in the grass, so I'm going to go have a little chat with them and see if they will move them voluntarily or if it will require threats of fines from code enforcement.Thanks for the feedback guys!

glasstops crack...from durability standpoint, i do coils so i can replace burners as needed..with glasstop, your options are limited when it comes to repairs

Can anyone recommend a product that is a little slicker and more durable than ye olde blue tarp plus duct tape?

I know that Hardie board does look better and is very durable but it will require to be repainted eventually and this is quite a bit higher cost.We currently live in one of the units and rent the other out and plan to live there for the next 5 years or so, then move to a different house and keep the 2-flat strictly as a rental; I expect us to keep the property for a good 20+ years.

@John Vietmeyer We have them in our primary residence. (1 GSP and 2 labs) They are durable and resistant to scratches, we also picked the ones with a greywash to help hide any scratches from the dogs.I don't recall if ours is 6.3mm thick, but the original padding that was underneath made the flooring sound hollow, so we replaced it with a thicker pad and it solved the issue.