How Middle Tennessee humidity and seasonal changes affect wood cabinets and what to do about it.
Wood takes up moisture from humid air and gives it back in dry air, which makes it swell and shrink with the seasons. Middle Tennessee has humid summers and drier winters, so wood cabinets move a little throughout the year. Doors may rub in summer and show small gaps in winter. This is normal, and good construction plans for it.
Cabinet makers allow for movement by using stable materials, building panels that float in their frames, sealing all sides of a part and leaving clearances. Homeowners help by keeping the house at a steady temperature and humidity, running ventilation in baths and wiping spills. Nashville kitchens near a sink or dishwasher need extra care. We explain what to expect and show how to adjust hinges when the seasons change.
Wood swells in humid summers and shrinks in dry winters.
Plywood and well-dried wood reduce movement.
Panels sit loosely in frames so they can move without cracking.
Finishing all sides keeps moisture from entering unevenly.
Steady temperature and humidity help cabinets stay stable.
Hinge screws let you correct small changes in alignment.
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Small seasonal gaps are normal in wood. Large cracks are not.
Use ventilation, wipe spills, avoid soaking and keep humidity steady.
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