From page 34 Cabinets under 24 in. wide have a single door; those wider than 24 in. come with two doors. Storage options, such as pullout drawers, are available at additional cost. ©} Semicustom cabinets are made to your. order by a manufacturer; size and interior fittings can be specified fo meet your needs. Some manufac- turers of semicustorn cabinets, how- ever, do not offer much more. varia- tion in size than stock cabinets. You can request a special finish, _ bat there may be an additional cost. There may also be some limitations in construction methods and avail- able features. C) Custom cabinetry offers the advantage of special sizes, unusual ‘door designs, and custom finishes. For example, you can specify extra ‘height for base cabinets if you are tall, and extra depth for base cabinets if you need to add storage space with a limited nun of cabinets. .. “Intetior fittings can also be adapt- ed to individual. needs. These cabi- nets are the most expensive and “require the most time from ordering to installation. _ Material choices The choice of materials for cabi- netry depends on whether the materi- ' : al is selected for durability, structural support, or good looks. A material that adds structural support may not be as suitable as a finish material, and a stylish material may not offer the durability you need. Words to the wise: Some of the materials traditionally used in kitchen cabinetry have come under scrutiny in recent years for contributing to health problems. by releasing high levels of formaldehyde gas into air- tight homes. Researchers blame glues, resins, and finishes for releas- ing this gas; airtight homes keep the gas from dissipating. Here are some of the core and sur- face materials used in making cabi- netry. 0 Particleboard is a product made from wood particles mixed with resin and bonded under pressure. Higher-quality particleboard is rated as 45-Ibs. commercial grade: