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Over the years, as we have observed contractors working on our home, one thing has become clear: this is not easy work. Whether the contractor is replacing pipes, framing a new room, or installing flooring, they are always working really hard to get the job done. We admire this. Many other professionals could benefit from observing this work ethic. As soon as we realized how hard contractors work, we had to share that fact on the internet. In fact, there are lots of other facts about contractors that we feel are worthy of sharing, which is why we continue to post on this blog.

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Why Wood Cabinets Never Go Out Of Fashion

8 November 2022
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When it comes to important features in your kitchen, few things are more valuable than good cabinets. Not only do cabinets need to store a lot of valuable cooking equipment and appliances, but they also need to match the decor and be solid structurally, so that a bench can be laid out on top. That is not as easy as it may sound, which is why the materials that make good kitchen cabinets are quite rare. Wood is one of those materials, and here are a few reasons why it is so good and why it will never go out of fashion. 

Many Different Types Of Wood

When it comes to kitchen cabinets, you probably want something custom-fitted to your home's environment. A lot of people prioritize customization, and luckily wood cabinets are one of the most diverse options out there. There are so many different species of wood out there, and many have unique colors, grains, shapes, and patterns that you can take advantage of. You can also further customize the wood with different staining chemicals and even with paint if you really want to. Wood cabinets really are very diverse, and there is something for everyone on any budget.

Easy To Mold, Tough To Break

One of the main reasons why timber is still so widely used in all areas of construction, especially in decorative areas, is because it is so easy to mold to your desires, especially when compared to other materials like stone, metal, brick, granite, and so on. Wood can be cut and shaped to almost anything you want, while still remaining quite strong. It is also quite cheap, compared to a lot of those other options, which is another reason why it is still so popular today, just like it has been for thousands of years across all manner of constructions.

Simple To Repair

While plastic is also quite easy to mold to your needs, the simple fact is that it doesn't feel as good as wood cabinets and, very importantly, it is not as easy to repair. A good carpenter can fix an accidentally damaged wood cabinet in a matter of hours in most cases, while plastic is much harder to find repairs for. In most cases, broken plastic is simply discarded and replaced, but that is a major waste of materials. While you may think that getting cheaper, plastic cabinets allows you to save money, they will undoubtedly fall apart in a far quicker timeframe than wooden alternatives and they are more expensive to fix as well.  

For more information about wood cabinets, contact a local company.