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Hi Brownstoners-
I have someone doing my staircase who gave us a bid for solid oak stairs but (among various other incorrect and annoying things) actually did the risers in oak ply. WHen I pointed this out, he agreed to re-do risers with solid oak, but only for a hefty price. I am so annoyed that I’m willing to pay just to have it finished, but is it worth it? Aside from the misrepresentation, is there anything inherently wrong with plywood risers?