Cedar wooden box not only has a storage function, but also has a unique fragrance, durable heirloom quality, and practical protection for fabrics. But many people may not realize that cedar wood alone cannot be an effective insect repellent, and it needs correct maintenance and construction to achieve it. In this guide, you will learn about safety features, size strategy, and maintenance skills, which you can experience for yourself in the Ritz showroom of Hersheside Furniture Company.
Quick Buyer List (easy to print)
When visiting our exhibition hall, please use this list to compare the differences of various options:
Space and layout
1. End of wooden bed, window, or entrance?
2. Measure your available range of activities
inner space
1. What do you want to store? (Blanket, sweater, or souvenir)
2. Do you need a divider or a tray?
Architecture and materials
1. Compared with sandwich cedar hardwood, solid cedar
2. Comparison between solid wood and veneer
3. Woodworking process quality (pay attention to check the tenon joint)
security apparatus/device/equipment
1. Soft closed cover (non-spring-type hard closing)
2. (No) automatic locking device (child safety hazard)
3. Finger safety closing device
Maintenance and nursing
1. Unfinished internal structure (essential for fragrance)
2. Simple grinding and repair
3. The exterior decoration matches your interior decoration style.
5. Budget and warranty service
1. Price range suitable for your investment.
2. Manufacturer's Warranty and Support Services
3. Take this list to Hertfill Manor and check every inspection. For example, try to open the lid, smell the pine, and check the internal layout.
What does the cedar box look like today? (and common misconceptions)
Introduction to cedar
The fragrant eastern red cedar is favored because of its natural aroma, which helps to drive away small moth larvae. However, this kind of wood alone cannot guarantee the protective effect-sealing is more important. A well-sealed box can reduce the oxygen content, which is what insects need to survive. Therefore, a closed lid is as important as a cedar lining.
How to Choose: Structure, Lining, and Hardware
Solid cedar and lined cedar wood products
Solid cedar wooden cases beside a wooden bed (such as our Springfield and Franklin series):
Advantages: strong fragrance, light weight, and natural insect-proof function, lasting and effective.
Disadvantages: the choice of exterior styles is limited (only one kind of natural cedar veneer), and the price may be higher.
Hardwood wardrobes with pine frames (for example, our Harmony and Manchester series):
Advantages: any hardwood (cherry, oak, maple) can be selected for the outer layer to match your bedroom furniture series; Usually, the price is more affordable.
Disadvantages: only the inner lining has the fragrance of pine; The taste is a little stronger.
Our suggestion: If wood aromatherapy is your first choice, and you like that simple style, then choose a solid color model. If you want more design flexibility and a specific hardwood surface treatment effect, you can choose a lined wardrobe.
Woodworking and the insert process quality
High-quality woodworking technology determines how long your wardrobe can last:
Tenon-and-tenon structure (wedge-shaped parts embedded with each other) shows the style of hand-made or high-end buildings, which can effectively prevent parts from separating for decades.
Plywood type: Seven-layer hardwood backboard is stronger than particleboard.
Solid wood and veneer: solid wood plates will not peel off; If pasted properly, it is acceptable to cover the plywood with veneer, but check whether there is any blistering or edge warping.
In Hertfield, our wardrobe beside the wooden bed, which is made in the United States with Amish technology, is designed with a dovetail joint and made of high-quality hardwood. You can take a closer look.
Hinge, support, and lock
Hinge: Choose a continuous piano hinge or a durable butt hinge to ensure that it will not deform under the weight of the solid wood cover.
Closure device: If there are children or pets around, it is necessary to adopt a soft closure mechanism. Spring-type closing device may suddenly close; The hydraulic closing device can smoothly and slowly lower the cover.
Locks: Some customers want locks and keys to protect their privacy (some of our models provide this configuration). Make sure it is a manual lock, not an automatic latch. You should be able to open it from the inside without a key.
Internal layout
Fully enclosed design: it can accommodate large quilts and blankets, providing a comfortable experience.
Detachable tray: Perfect for sorting smaller items, such as sweaters or scarves-our Springfield style provides this function.
Cushioned souvenir tray: can protect jewelry or fragile heirlooms.
Pedal: easy to clean the bottom (some models have this function)