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LaChanz t1_j2ffm6f wrote

I have a bookshelf that does the same thing. What I can do is take all the books off and flip the shelves over. I do it every year or two.

But yes, it will.continue to get worse. That's the problem with the cheap materials they use.

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The_Zurgeon OP t1_j2ffxfm wrote

Okay I see. It's on been on the shelf around a week and it's only slightly bowed atm.

Will flipping the shelf not weaken it?

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LaChanz t1_j2fhp67 wrote

Eventually. You could try to strengthen it with a piece of strapping on edge screwed to the front bottom of the shelf. Or replace them with something more sturdy.

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Smodder t1_j2ffpzl wrote

Yes.

The more moist your environment is; the thicker shelves needed.

Some woodtypes can be better at it, the not bending, like oak.

But it really depends on where you live. Your climate. Humidity.

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AtTheLeftThere t1_j2fibtr wrote

If it's MDF it'll get worse very quickly. Eventually it'll break or chip. If it's a real wood, it could last but will always hold a bow. Neither will ever look new again. Go to the hardware store and get some new boards.

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