Costs: Kitchen furniture | Features

Kitchen furniture

Specification options	Capital cost	Net present value	Service
Kitchen furniture to BS 6222-2 strength designation H. Particleboard to BS EN 312, type P3. Fully repairable	1,690	3,400	25
Kitchen furniture to BS 6222-2 strength designation H. Particleboard to BS EN 312, type P3	1,630	3,430	25
Kitchen furniture to BS 6222-2 strength designation H. Particleboard minimum to BS EN 312, type P2	1,575	3,650	20
Kitchen furniture to BS 6222-2 strength designation G. Particleboard minimum to BS EN 312, type P2	1,350	3,890	15
Kitchen furniture not tested to BS 6222. Particleboard to BS EN 312, type P2. No third-party certification	1,100	4,360	10
Table notes
All base units to be on supports to give at least 6 mm clearance between base of unit and floor. High-pressure laminated particleboard to a minimum thickness of 15 mm. All surface finishes to meet relevant tests of BS 6222-3. Third-party certification (BSI Kitemark or FIRA Gold Award) is assumed unless stated otherwise.
Costs include capital costs, installation and replacement of kitchen units at the end of their service lives with an allowance for repairs. Costs are discounted at a rate of 3.5%. Costs are based on a kitchen with a storage volume of 2.5 m3. Replacement of taps and sink are included.
Costs are indicative, as there is a wide variation dependant on units specified, style and finish. Best value should be determined from a whole-life assessment using project specific criteria.
Further information
Building LifePlans carries out durability assessments. The BLP Construction Durability Database includes detailed durability classes for a range of kitchen furniture. See www.componentlife.com
For further information email peter.mayer@buildinglifeplans.com or telephone 020-7204 2441