Metal bunk beds have certain disadvantages associated with them such as safety concerns, rusting and weakening of the metal with time, alignment issues etc. (more…)

A bunk bed is perhaps the best type of bed for a family that has more than one small child. Bunk beds are ideal for a number of reasons. They can save space, are fun and practical, and are very safe.

That’s right – you heard right. Most parents have reservations about putting bunk beds, especially metal bunk beds, in their children’s room. They think that these may not be the safest option. This is a false notion, one that the bunk bed industry is working hard to eliminate for good through the implementation of strict rules and regulations in the manufacturing of bunk beds for children.

ASTM Safety Standards

So, just what exactly are these rules and regulations that manufacturers of metal bunk beds need to follow? Well, there are plenty of them, all set by the American Society for Testing Materials, otherwise known to the public simply as ASTM, and some of them are most important in the manufacturing of metal bunk beds. For example, these bunk beds are required to have guard rails, which are to be installed on both sides of the top bunk. In cases where the manufacturer of the bed has specified the maximum thickness of the mattress to be used, the upper edges of the guard rails are required to be five inches or less above the top surface of said mattress. Other standards to be strictly followed include the tightness of the fastening device of the guard rails, the openings in the structure that immediately surrounds the top bunk, and other hazards usually associated with bunk beds for children, regardless of their age, sex and size.

More Reasons to Go for them

Bunk beds are considered icons as far as sleeping spaces for children are concerned. They have been around for decades, and with every year they have become better in terms of design, style, price, and safety (as already mentioned above). The metal varieties have become quite popular over the last few years because of the many advantages they offer, including durability, affordability, and trendiness.

Bunk beds made of metal are no doubt stable and strong, thanks to their composition. Thus, they are durable and can be expected to last for many years. They can even be passed on from one child to the next without need for much reconstruction or refurbishing. Also, because of the increasing number of manufacturers making bunk beds from metal, these beds come with competitive prices that are sure to give their wooden counterparts a run for their money. Finally, no one can deny the cool factor that bunk beds, even the metal ones, provide. They’re every child’s dream.

So, looking for bunk beds? Make sure to go for those made of metal and enjoy great benefits.

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