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Whether you have the
perfect log cabin, or chalet nestled in the mountains, or on a lake or
perhaps you simple want to add a touch of country charm to your home,
rustic log bunk beds is the place to start.
There are several options available for you on the Internet. Through the
Internet, you can find loft log bunk beds, twin over twin log bunk beds,
full over full or even twin over full or queen size bunk beds. Amish
crafted furniture is sturdy and well made. You can find nearly any size
of bunk bed, however, I have yet found a twin over king. Because of the
durability, Amish made bunk beds are the perfect solution for college
students looking for an inexpensive loft bed, in addition there are many
styles they can choose from including those with futons.
To ensure that you sleep in a safe bunk bed, make sure that you purchase
one that meets all the federal regulations regarding bunk beds. Most
accidents that occur with bunk beds involve children under the 3 years
of age. However, many of these accidents are avoidable if safety rails
had been used on both sides of the top bed. Many people press the bunk
bed against the wall and this will suffice, however it must be firmly
pressed against the wall to prevent it from sliding away from the wall.
There are also regulations regarding headboards to keep children safe.
To read full the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s ruling on
bunk beds visit their website at: cpsc.gov
Bunk beds that comply with the federal regulations are constructed to
hold an adult weighing up to 250 pounds. For those who are pushing this
limit, should consider cedar instead. Generally, beds constructed from
cedar have logs that are 5 ½ to 6 inches in diameter, while those made
from pine are only approximately 3 ½ inches in diameter. While, both
types comply with federal specifications, for added support and strength
it is best to use cedar logs instead of pine for the simple reason they
are larger.
Several log bunk beds use metal frames to support the mattress, however
with superbly crafted Amish built beds, they use wood frames that can
support both a box spring as well as the mattress. Another alternative
to supporting the mattress is referred to as a Bunkie board.
The Bunkie board is a piece of plywood that is approximately ¾ inch cut
to the size of the box spring. It rest inside either the wood or metal
bed frame and supports the mattress. If you use a box spring, then you
don’t need a Bunkie board, however, when you don’t use a box spring,
then a Bunkie board should be use to support the mattress.
The ladder is another option that you have to consider when purchasing
your bunk bed. Several styles of Amish made beds have ladders built
right into at the end of the bed. For these styles of bunk beds, you
don't have to worry about a ladder leaning away from the bed. Several
other styles come with moveable ladder, which hook on the end or side of
the bed. To determine which style would best suite you, first you should
consider the amount of space you have. For small rooms, you may want to
consider the beds, which have the ladder built onto them, where as for
larger rooms slanted ladders would work well.
If you purchase a pine bunk bed that has a metal frame, you can cover
the metal frame with half logs so that the metal frame doesn’t show when
the covers are thrown back. These half logs are for decoration only and
should not be confused with safety rails, which attach to the top of the
bunk bed. Top safety rails should always be included with the log bunk
bed. However, decorative half rails will have to be purchased
separately.
Before you purchase, you must measure the room first. Many people make
the mistake of purchasing a set of log bunk beds only to discover they
do not fit comfortably into to the room. Such problems could have been
avoided if you take the time to measure carefully first.
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