ᐅ Why do BILLY shelves only start squeaking after extended use?
Created on: 12 Sep 2024 09:27
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Hello everyone, I have noticed something that puzzles me a bit: my IKEA Billy shelves don’t start squeaking immediately after assembly, but only after some time of use, usually several weeks or months. I am particularly interested in the physical or mechanical reasons behind this. Why do Billy shelves typically develop this squeaking noise only after a longer period? Is it related to the material properties, the fasteners, or the load? I suspect it might be connected to the settling of the wooden parts or small movements within the shelving unit under load, but I would like to hear a more detailed explanation. Has anyone else had similar experiences or knows about this phenomenon from a technical perspective? Thanks for your insights!
If not mentioned yet: Indoor humidity plays a significant role. Wood-based materials especially respond to this by swelling or shrinking, which creates stress. Maintaining consistent humidity levels, for example with a humidifier or dehumidifier, can help reduce these effects.
I want to emphasize this again because it is often overlooked. Especially in apartments with poor climate control, furniture can produce noises that hardly occur with stable humidity.
warrenka57 schrieb:
Fluctuating humidity and temperature changes may also contribute to wood slightly expanding and contracting
I want to emphasize this again because it is often overlooked. Especially in apartments with poor climate control, furniture can produce noises that hardly occur with stable humidity.
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