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Carpentry: The Expensive Part

Internal Carcass (The Body)

Standard is Colour PVC. Upgraded is Internal Laminate (looks nicer, easier to clean). Avoid white PVC if possible as it yellows over time; go for grey or woodgrain PVC.

Hinges & Runners (The Movement)

Design-Build

  • Excel / Casarredo (Budget)
  • Standard Soft Close
  • Good for rental
  • Generic warranty

Traditional (Design-Bid-Build)

  • Blum / Hettich (Premium)
  • Silky smooth motion
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Higher load bearing

Formaldehyde Emission

⚠️Health Safety
Ask for low-formaldehyde plywood (Super E0 or E0 grade), especially for children's rooms. Standard plywood can off-gas VOCs for years, affecting indoor air quality.

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