When you renovate your home, you’re not just choosing how it looks today, you’re choosing how much it will cost you for the next 10, 20, even 30 years.
Most homeowners only look at the upfront renovation price. But the real cost of cabinets comes from what happens after you start living in the space.
The True Cost of Wood Cabinets Over 30 Years
Wood cabinets like MDF, Chipboard, Plywood or others look great on Day 1. But by Year 5, many homeowners start noticing issues like:
- Warping from heat and humidity
- Swelling from kitchen moisture
- Termite damage
- Laminate peeling
- Screw holes enlarging over time
- Sagging shelves
- Mould forming in wet areas
This is one of our recent customer stories:
Three years ago, they chose a plywood kitchen. But as the seasons changed, the cabinets began to crack and develop mold. Now, they’ve switched to aluminium.
Most homeowners only realise this years later, when the bills start coming in.
The Hidden Costs Most Homeowners Forget
These are the costs that don’t appear on renovation quotes, but you end up paying later:
1. Renovation downtime
Replacing cabinets means:
- Emptying your entire kitchen
- Losing cooking space for days to weeks
- Dust, noise, mess
2. Labour & Transport Fees
Installers charge per visit.
Even small repairs = extra fees.
3. Damage to Existing Flooring
Removing swollen or damaged cabinets can scratch tiles or flooring.
4. Lost Rental Income
If it’s a rental unit:
- A damaged kitchen = reduced rent
- Long repairs = unoccupied period
5. Stress & Inconvenience
Something homeowners never budget for , but always feel.
With AEROFLEX™, these hidden costs disappear.
So, What Exactly Is AEROFLEX™?
AEROFLEX™ is an Aerospace-inspired aluminium honeycomb materials.
It replaces traditional wood-based cabinet structures with a lightweight, ultra-strong aluminium honeycomb core, offering unmatched durability, stability, and longevity.
Why Aluminium?
Aluminium is a metal, not a wood-based product.
You see aluminium in:
- Airplanes (aerospace-grade frames)
- Automobiles
- High-end yachts
- Industrial equipment
- Architectural panels
- Hospital equipment
- Premium consumer electronics
Why? Because aluminium is strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant, moisture-proof, termite-proof, and dimensionally stable.
Why Aluminium Cabinets Are a Long-Term Investment
Aluminium cabinets are more than just a trend. They’re a material upgrade that fundamentally changes how long your kitchen can last. Unlike wood, which naturally absorbs moisture and deteriorates over time, aluminium is a non-porous, corrosion-resistant metal that doesn’t warp, swell, rot, or attract termites.
Investing in aluminium cabinets also means paying for long-term performance, not just short-term appearance. A well-built aluminium system, especially one engineered with honeycomb technology like AEROFLEX™ maintains its shape, strength, and integrity for decades.
It doesn’t sag under weight, it doesn’t suffer from hidden water damage, and it doesn’t break down internally. Over the span of decades, this saves homeowners tens of thousands in renovation costs simply because the kitchen doesn’t need to be rebuilt.
But plan your budget: high-quality aluminium cabinets are an upfront investment, and choosing a cheaper option may save money initially but often leads to higher costs and maintenance in the long run.
Here are some of the AEROFLEX™ projects for your pricing reference:
Site: Setia Tropika
FROM RM3X,XXX/set
Not including table top
Site: Klang
FROM RM5X,XXX/set
with Domos quartz top & Accessories
Visit Us to See for Yourself
Experience the new possibilities of wood-inspired aluminium finishes at APRESI Showroom:
APRESI KL
Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Sat: 9:00am – 12:30pm
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APRESI JB
Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm
Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 10am – 4pm
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APRESI SG
Mon – Fri: 10am – 7pm
Sat: 11am – 6pm
Sun: 11am – 5pm
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