Friday, July 12, 2013

New or Old? The Best Materials for Church Pews

For centuries, church pews have been mostly constructed out of wood. This makes them relatively durable while also being easy to maintain. However, today's technological advancements have paved the way for more modern engineered materials like wood composites and fiber boards as alternatives for building church pews. Such materials have unique characteristics that set them apart from tried and tested regular wood.

In general, most of these new materials don't have the disadvantages of wood. These include the cost, the weight, and the tendency to crack. Wooden pews can also take a very long time to build, a factor that may raise its cost. Composites are not just easier to work with; they can also make for church pews that are generally comfy to sit on without any need for soft cushions.


However, it is worth noting that engineered materials are best used for manufacturing church pews in huge quantities and not as a complete replacement for wood. This is because wood can last long if a church pew made from it is properly-maintained and constructed. Wood is also fairly easy to clean and surprisingly resilient in humid climates. Add a fine coat of varnish and that resilience goes up considerably.

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