Start with composition
Request the cabinet or panel specification, including the wood-based components, finishes, hardware and intended application. Keep model details with the quotation so that later substitutions can be reviewed.
Trace the documentation
When a supplier makes an FSC claim, use FSC Search to review the relevant certificate information. Then ask the supplier to explain how the claim applies to the specific product and purchasing documents; a certificate reference alone should not be treated as proof for every product.
Include useful-life questions
Ask about warranty terms, care instructions and replacement hardware. Keep those answers alongside sourcing information so that product comparison includes maintenance and repair considerations.
Original sources
FSC — Certificate search ↗Educational guidance only. Product suitability and environmental attributes must be checked against current product-specific documentation.
Ask about product information