Edges banded on every cut face, including the hidden ones
Why — act while you have leverage
An unbanded edge drinks moisture. It is on the back and underside — the faces nobody photographs — that units start swelling, and by then the unit is built in.
What to look at
- Undersides and backs checked, not only visible fronts
- Cut-outs around pipes and sockets banded or sealed
- Banding stuck down at the ends, not lifting
How to check it yourself
Every cut face gets edge banding, not only the ones on show. Check the undersides of shelves, the backs of shutters and the inside of carcass cut-outs for pipes. Run a finger along the edges; a raw edge is unmistakable.
Where this comes from: Manufacturer fabrication specification; established trade practice — not fixed by an IS clause (established trade practice)
More on-site carpentry checks
- Photograph before this is covered