Can desk hutches be damaged by humidity or temperature extremes?

Laminate desk hutches are fairly resilient to normal office humidity but can be damaged by extreme moisture — warped particle board, delaminating edges, and swollen drawer sides are common results of high humidity or water damage. Solid wood hutches expand and contract with humidity cycles, which can cause stuck drawers or cracked finishes in environments with extreme seasonal humidity swings. In tropical or high-humidity offices, choose hutches with sealed edges and metal drawer slides rather than wood-on-wood slides. Store hutches away from exterior walls in climates with significant temperature swings. FindOfficeFurniture.com carries humidity-resistant commercial hutches — call 888-719-4960 for the best deals.