Re: Recommendations for Bookcases?

áÐ3áS•áS¤áˆ* áЫáЕá‰Ýብ (Dan iel Yacob) wrote:

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> Greets,
>
> I'm hoping Qalamites can offer some recommendations and tips in
> selecting a bookcase. I've reached that threshold where I need a
> first class long term solution. Function is more important to me than
> form, I live in a humid climate so that is a primary issue of concern.
>
> I'm thinking of a wood bookcase and locking glass doors. Is there one
> type of wood that absorbs or repels humidity better than another?
> Does glass tend to trap humidity in (like a green house)? Would
> running a dehudifier next to the bookcase make any practical difference?
>
> Any tips on what to look for and what to avoid would be appreciated.

I don't think there's such a thing as air-tight furniture. Sounds like
you're looking for a refrigerator!

If your space is air conditioned, the excess humidity is taken care of.

IKEA's "Billy" line is plain, inexpensive, and has doors (solid or
glass) available.
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Peter T. Daniels grammatim@...