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Wooden Filing Cabinets Vs. Metal Filing Cabinets

The Choice Is Up To You. Here We Break Down The Pros & Cons of Both

When you are on the hunt for office supplies and office furniture the list may seem endless. There are office chairs, office desks, stationary, the list goes on with what to consider. Even when it comes to filing cabinets for your office there are options.

An important choice to make is are you going to opt for wooden filing cabinets or metal? Loco Office Supplies break down the pros and cons of both.

Aesthetics

A wooden filing cabinet can have both practical and aesthetic qualities. The keyword here we are focusing on is the visual appeal.

While metal filing cabinets are known for their functionality, wooden filing cabinets come in a range of different woods such as oak or maple. They surpass metal for their sleek design and elegance.

If your office is designed all over with a certain type of wood, then wooden filing cabinets of the same type will fit in nicely.

Durability

A second factor when deciding which type of filing cabinet to buy is how long it will last. Durability is a key strength of metal filing cabinets over their counterparts.

Metal is lighter and more durable than other materials. It is more resistant to scratches and dents so an office in which furniture is moved around a lot may best be suited for metal filing cabinets.

Storage

A metal filing cabinet can be made up of thin sheets of metal and this means there will be more storage space inside. With wooden filing cabinets, the wood has to be a certain thickness, resulting in smaller storage capacity.

Consider just how much storage space you need before making your decision on which type to choose.

Modification

If you are someone who likes to adjust the appearance of your office furniture and storage then wood is the best option.

With wooden filing cabinets, you can paint or apply varnish to your heart’s content, making the look and feel appear fresh and brand new. On the other hand, metal requires more specialised work to be carried to change its appearance.

Maintenance     

The type of filing cabinet which will require more maintenance is wood. This is due to the material being more susceptible to splitting and cracking.

As wood is damaged easier by excessive weight and external factors you will need to be more careful as opposed to looking after metal filing cabinets.

Filing Cabinets Nationwide

If you are on the market for wooden filing cabinets or metal then look no further than Loco.ie. With next day delivery nationwide, it won’t take long to fit your storage unit into your office space.

There really is no right or wrong when choosing which type of filing cabinet. Some questions to ask are what are your basic requirements? How much space do you have? What are you going to use the cabinet for?

Read our Filing Cabinet Buying Guide to make the choice that little bit simpler. To get your new filing cabinet today call 01 685 2558 or email [email protected].

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Keep your sanity when you are working from home

Working from home is far from the anomaly that it used to be, as we are well-placed to appreciate here at Loco (http://www.loco.ie). More and more often, we find ourselves delivering our business supplies to home addresses. Many industries involve people working from home, as it’s simply not necessary to have a central office, but that doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily easy to keep disciplined when you’re a home worker.

Many people who are used to working in a conventional office, nattering with their fellow employees, may feel somewhat lonely and distracted when they work from home for the first time. You could easily find yourself wearing the same underwear for day after day, forgetting to shower or shave. Put simply, working from home can be a recipe for insanity! There are, though, certain ways home workers can stay fit, happy and functional for the duration of their day.

One problem with home working is that there often aren’t definite boundaries in terms of when the working day begins and ends. It’s that fluidity that can be so dangerous if you are a home worker, as you can find yourself sleeping in while failing to make up any time loss later in the day. You could even end up sending important emails to clients while you’re supposed to be having dinner with your family. That’s why you need to set definite boundaries on your work time, perhaps not opening emails after 6pm or only working for two Saturdays each month. Different schedules are suitable for different customers of our office supplies in Ireland, so don’t be afraid to experiment a bit.

Another unfortunate side-effect of the aforementioned lack of boundaries for many people is a tendency to stay indoors constantly, chained to their computer desks. It’s a good idea to head outside every now and then, taking in fresh air which should leave you freshly re-energised for when you return to your office chair. Regular breaks are important if you are not to have problems concentrating, and they don’t have to be so long that you miss your deadlines.

As mentioned above, insufficient social interaction can also frustrate home workers… so why not agree with your fellow employees, family or friends to meet with you at lunch time from time to time? You might even choose to spread out your work each day so that you stop work at the same time as non-home workers, even taking breaks between assignments to read a book. As counter-intuitive as it might seem, it could also make you happier and more productive.

Naturally, we also can’t possibly avoid mentioning the many office supplies that we stock, that help to make the most hospitable environment. Choose Loco (http://www.loco.ie) for your office storage, tables and chairs.