COMPARISON OF HOUSEWERKS SHELVING TO SHELVING FROM OTHER SOURCES [Rating Scale is 1-5, with 5 being the best]

Ability to Customize Durability Strength Ease of Installation Price Design & Aesthetics Overall Value Rating  HouseWerks 5 5 5 5 3 5 4.7  Custom Cabinetmaker 5 5 5 4 1 4 4.0  Furniture Stores 1 4 4 5 2 4 3.3  Melamine Shelves 3 3 3 3 4 3 3.2  Rubber-Coated Wire 2 3 3 2 5 1 2.7

HouseWerks Custom Shelving

The options for customizing irregular spaces is unlimited. Hardwood shelves and our perfected design make this shelving unit extremely strong and durable. Installation is quick and easy. When considering design, style, appearance, ability to customize, quick installation, durability, strength, and quality for the price, HouseWerks shelving is the best value.

Custom Cabinetmaker

A custom cabinetmaker can design, fabricate and build a shelving system that meets your specific needs. Cost of this service is extremely high, but shelving is of high quality.

Furniture Stores

Some stores carry modular type shelving systems that can be customized to some degree, but are usually made from Melamine and are available with few color options. Shelves made of wood cannot be customized and are quite expensive, especially when considering the low quality of the wood.

Melamine

This product, which is plastic-coated particle board, is readily available at most home improvement centers. The main drawbacks are the limited colors available and cheap-looking appearance of the shelving. While quite functional and strong, the cost is moderate to high if you hire a shelving specialist to design and install it for you.

Rubber-Coated Wire

This product is readily available at most home improvement centers. It is easily cut to size. This system is can be customized to fit around bulkheads, existing appliances, etc. Installation is time-consuming, and can be difficult, depending upon the type purchased. Design flexibility is enhanced by hiring an installer, but adds significantly to the price. Main drawback is appearance.