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.
0 comments:
Post a Comment