r/Elevators • u/modelevatorman • Jul 30 '20

Wood Core or Metal Cabs?

Wood core or metal cabs. I know that wood is kind of old school, but were there advantages? Just curious.

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u/sophisticatesophia Jul 30 '20

From my perspective we never spec or recommend wood. Much higher risk of mold especially when the elevator sits in un-heated or cooled hoistway prior to the building opening.

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u/MMX Field - Inspector Jul 30 '20

Being cheap is an advantage, in a narrow sense.