PARTICLE BOARD & MDF VS SOLID PLYWOOD
PARTICLE BOARD
MOST POPULAR TYPE IS (OSB)
PROS:
- Low Cost
- Light-Weight
CONS:
- Low Strength
- Cannot Support Heavy Loads
- Not as Eco-Friendly as Wood CABINETS
- Expands or Discolors Due to Moisture

MDF
MEDIUM-DENSITY FIBREBOARD
PROS:
- Low Cost
- Denser & Stronger than Particle Board
CONS:
- Heavy
- Expands or Discolors due to moisture
- Cabinet doors get loose in overtime
- Less sturdy – screw holes expand
- No wood grain (High exposure to stains)
- Contains VOC (Urea-Formaldehyde)


SOLId PLYWOOD construction
with REAL WOOD doors
Plywood is considered one of the most ideal materials to build cabinets. Plywood has superior construction longevity because it holds screws and other mechanical fasteners more efficiently. It has superior tensile and shearing properties (meaning it resists pulling forces and side-to-side movement) and a slight advantage in compressive strength (ability to bear weight). Plywood also weighs less than particle board, which can be significant when hanging large cabinets. In addition, plywood holds glue joints together better than particle board and is more resistant to dents and scratches. Most of our cabinets feature 7-12 ply layers. These thin layers of maple or birch veneer are actually part of the plywood, as each veneer or ply is glued with its grain at right angles to adjacent layers creating strength and durability. This process of alternating the wood grain to create a structurally stable panel material is called cross-graining and has many key benefits as a durable cabinet material.

REASONS TO CHOOSE EZCABINETRY:
- Low Cost
- ECO-friendly
- Similar price range with MDF, Particle board cabinets
- Face frame and doors are built with with solid wood
- Provides superior construction that is designed for longevity
- Reduced shrinkage and expansion
- Minimized tendency of the wood to split
- Improved strength, increases overall dimensional stability
- The compressive construction, more resistant to dents and scratches

With regard to the cabinet hinges and drawer glides, plywood cabinet boxes are a wonderful, durable material for holding onto cabinet hardware. As noted above, plywood sheets hold screws, nails, and mechanical fasteners securely, which is particularly essential for cabinets that feature sliding drawers. Because cabinet drawers also use plywood material in the construction of the drawer bottoms and/or sides, it is crucial to use a durable material that can hold kitchen and bathroom goods of all weights and sizes including utensils and other necessities. Additionally, because drawers are handled so frequently, it is important that the drawer glides remain attached securely to the inner wood material for optimal function, including a smooth open and close.