Construction Specifications

Wood Species: All exposed solids are kiln-dried birch free of structural defects, all non-exposed solids shall be sound grade - kiln dried hardwoods.

Top Construction: Veneered tops, construction grade MDF core with density factor of 750-kg/m3. Plywood backer to balance overall thickness of 3/4 inch shaped and finished. 1-11/2 inch specified hardwood strips on four sides.

End Panels: Veneered contract grade MDF. All exposed edges have 1/2 inch solid wood edge, overall thickness 3/4 inch

Drawer Construction: Front construction veneered MDF. 1/4 inch solid wood banding for protection. Overall thickness 3/4 inch

Box Construction: Drawer sides, back and bottom are plywood. Drawer fronts are glued and for added strength screwed with three screws to drawer bottom and sides. Drawer bottom is grooved and glued on all four sides. All interior surfaces are sanded smooth and sealed. Drawer glides are 75 lb rated, 3/4 inch extension.

Back Panels: Back panels are plywood. Recessed 1 inch on all cases and lower portion of the armoires. Back panels are grooved and nailed.

Case Construction: Dowel construction is utilized to provide maximum durability and stability. there is a full top front and back rail in all cases. All cases are secured with corner blocks, screws, dowels and glue.

Additional Information: Items such as desks, occasional tables, activity and coffee tables are perimeter banded with 3/4 inch solid birch. The legs are secured using corners, glue, screws and two lag bolts for maximum strength and stability. All cases are solid birch. There is no MDF exposed to the floor.

Headboards: Wall mounted utilizing a solid cleat. All panels are solid birch, crowns are solid wood. Some panels are contract grade urethane (where specified).