I have a shop in my basement (Chicago area) and am going to build some wall and base cabinets. My plan was to use melamine, but a pro cabinetmaker just told me that they will mold. I don't have any problem with water in my basement so far (house only 1 year old), but he said the glues used in melamine/mdf/particle board WILL mold in time, guarenteed.
I know plywood isn't a whole lot more expensive, but these are just going to be shop cabinets, nothing fancy. I'd rather spend the extra $$$ on a new toy, (you know, tools).
Has anybody had any mold problems with melamine molding in their basements?
Rob