Safety Features Of Loft Beds

Finding a loft bed with desk that will provide safety to user is a top priority. Lofts are great enhancements to any room. They are not only attractive to look at but very practical to use. That is why it is extremely important that you find one that will fit your weight and safety requirements.

These are few of the safety features and guidelines you should look into when choosing lofts:

Weight handling ability. Some lofts are not capable of handling weight more than 200 pounds. Manufacturers often design the lofts for little children. This is why you should ask the seller how much is its weight limit. A 200 pound weight ability may appear enough but this is the total for weight of mattress, foundation and user weight. Combining all of these weight will make the 200 inadequate.

Safety Mattress. The mattress should be tied to bed rails. Kids who play with the upper mattress might untie the mattress and could pin the child. The mattress foundation should be strong for safety reasons.

The mattress size is vital also. Loft mattress thickness is often 6 inches. If it is not thick enough, your mattress could slide out of bed while you are sleeping. The frame should go around a mattress to prevent a fall.

Strong Guardrails. The safety rails of upper mattress should be at the very least 5 inches long. Anything lesser would be unsafe. If you roll out of upper mattress, remember that you will fall to the floor. This could cause injuries or even be fatal. Guardrails can prevent that from happening.

Stable Ladder. A ladder should not move when you are climbing. It would be better if it is attached so it will not dislodge while you are on it. The ladders should be screwed or bolted to bed permanently.

If you hang things in your loft, make sure that you do not install hooks, for hanging clothes or a roasting pan, near the ladder. This could hurt you if this sharp tip could catch your clothes or it stabs at you. Pointed things should be kept underneath not near the ladder.

Strong bed stilts. The bed should not move when you are climbing the ladder. It must be able to carry your weight. You do not feel like the bed is about to collapse on you. It should make you feel secure. It does need to lean to the wall for support. Lofts should not be attached to a wall through a bolt.

Wood frames must not utilize pressure treated lumber. This timber is not intended for indoors sue because of its toxic component. Do not use this wood for your loft bed.