The benefits of solid wood furniture over compressed wood

When it comes to decisions that affect your lifestyle and your home, replacing or purchasing furniture could have a big impact on your finances. We have two options regarding the material from which we could make our furniture; solid wood and compressed wood fiber. Solid wood furniture would be the most expensive premium option in this situation, as fiberboard is an alternative to reclaimed wood, where the wood is compressed and glued together to form a firm, workable material. However, this wood board does not look like wood, so a fine veneer wood texture adheres to the surfaces.

So what are the benefits of using compressed wood boards? Mainly that it usually costs less than solid wood and that it can be easily recycled. It is also a lighter material and therefore can be moved to different places more easily. Some designs can even be taken apart and then put back together when moved to a new location in the house or to another house.

If the choice is simple, then it is possible to enjoy real wood furniture without the high price tag. Furniture can be made from woods that are generally inexpensive, sustainable, and fast-growing, such as pine and tulip. There is also the brand issue. Some furniture manufacturers charge a premium no matter what the items are made of. If you can find independent manufacturers, then you will probably save money and may even receive a higher quality and better made product. Many independent manufacturers offer custom service if you want kitchen and bedroom furniture.

Fibreboard is known to bend under sustained load; For example, if you’ve had a TV on a table for an extended period of time, you’ll notice that the table will have flexed under the weight. For this reason, you may choose not to use fibreboard if the furniture has to be load-bearing.

Solid wood furniture is easier to maintain and is generally a more durable material. You may have experienced that when you move to a new house or move furniture to a new room, your dresser or cabinet breaks at the joints because the fiberboard cannot withstand the force of moving the full weight of the item.

If the furniture is used regularly, such as a dining table, it will get dents and scratches or the finish may wear off. These blemishes can be repaired easily and at little or no expense, but when compressed fiberboard is damaged, it would be best to simply replace the item. Solid wood can sometimes look better after it has seen some use by developing a patina or aged appearance.

Both types of furniture materials have their uses in different usage situations, but solid wood will always be the best option. You may think it’s expensive, but custom-built furniture can be comparable to name-brand self-assembled fiberboard—you’ll get the beauty, quality, and durability of solid wood for less than you think.