projects in Florida
7/27/15
Hi, I'm looking to get some feedback from cabinet makers in Florida or that have done work in Florida. I know it is a high humidity state so I'm wondering if a maple melamine cabinet will be ok? We are also building a large fireplace unit that will be constructed using raw mdf for interiors and a solid face frame for the exterior. We will completely seal and paint interior and exterior of these cabinets. I know some are worried about swelling issues but living in the north we have the humidity in the summer and the very dry air in the winter and we don't seem to have many issues. Any feedback asap would be great! Thanks
7/27/15 #2: projects in Florida ...
Website: http://www.acornwoodworks.com
This map shows what the regional EMC is for an area. So if you shipping from the North to Florida, then your work will experience and increase in MC, and should be able to accommodate it.
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7/27/15 #3: projects in Florida ...
That 11% figure is about dead on for Florida.
I wouldn't sweat it to much, tons of melamine cabinets are installed every day. Florida is so humid that people rarely turn the ac off , so indoor RH is not to bad.