Aluminium, plywood, PVC, solid wood, or stainless steel — an independent, no-sales-pitch breakdown of every major cabinet material. What actually survives our climate, and what the salespeople won’t tell you.
We break down Aluminium, Plywood, PVC, Solid Wood, and Stainless Steel across ten real-world criteria — lifespan, waterproofing, cost, termite resistance, and more. No ads. No commissions. Just the comparison you needed before you signed that quote.
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CRITERIA
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Alum.
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Ply
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PVC
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Wood
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Steel
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WATERPROOF
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✓
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~
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✓
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✗
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✓
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TERMITE-PROOF
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✓
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✗
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✓
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✗
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✓
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LIFESPAN (SG)
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15–25yr
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10–15yr
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8–12yr
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5–30yr*
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20yr+*
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UPFRONT COST
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Med
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Low
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Low
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High
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Med
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MAINTENANCE
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Very Low
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Med
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Low
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High
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Med
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SG CLIMATE ★
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★★★★★
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★★★
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★★★★
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★★
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★★★★★
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