Slatted bed bottom

Each of us spends a third of his life in a dream. For this we need an excellent and high-quality bed, because when we sleep, our body recovers and rests. The better its base, the better and more comfortable our sleep.

Each bed has a base. It is made mainly of iron, wood and wood-polymer composites (DSP). The quality of the whole bed depends on the basis, whether the mattress will fulfill its function and influence the position of the body and our sleep.

The standard dimensions of the base of a single bed are 70x200, 80x200, 90x200 cm, one and a half-sleeping beds up to 140x200 cm, double beds 160x200 and 180x200 cm. There is also a children's version with a size of 160x90 cm

They, in turn, are made of birch, walnut or beech. The set can be clips of different levels of flexibility, switches, and so on. The rack base is positioned as an attribute of a healthy lifestyle and comfortable sleep.It affects the compatibility with the mattress and the stability of the body position during rest.

Slatted bottom is divided into two types:

• With shock absorbers, which have a uniform weight distribution function.
• Reiki without shock absorbers, where a large load will cause damage.

They are wide (5-9 centimeters) and narrow (3-4 centimeters). On the latter, you can put any mattress (with and without springs), but only springless ones will fit the wide slats. If a mattress is used which has springs in the structure, then their diameter must be greater than the distance between the slats.

Slatted bed bottom - the most common type of base. It has a number of advantages, including:

• Sufficient ventilation (due to the gaps between the slats, the air will circulate under the mattress). Air access is affected by the height of the bed, provided that it has legs.
• Reiki, made of wood - environmentally friendly material. Birch - the most suitable option, as they are cheaper than other species and do an excellent job with their function.
• Regarding inexpensive option compared to other bases.
• Increase mattress life.
• Bed it is easy to assemble with such a bottom.
• If we talk about wooden slats, they have great orthopedic properties, which is not the case with metallic material.
• Can present an innovative system of adjusting the level of stiffness and back.

As you can see, there are enough advantages. But as we know, there is nothing ideal in our world. There are a number of comments:

• Between the slats there is no support, so after a couple of years the mattress may have a wavy surface.
• Base no shock absorbers can not withstand a large load.
• It is impossible use a classic mattress with springs for this type of bed bottom, because strong deflections will be created, which will not benefit the spine.
• Life time Rack base is about 10 years, which is lower compared to other types of bases.
• Bed with a rack base can withstand a lot of weight, but at the same time maintain a high probability of failure of individual rails.

All these shortcomings can be avoided if we take a good frame, which can be selected according to the needs and individual data of a person. The basis has to correspond to such dimensions:

• Length The basics should be 20-30 cm longer than a person's height.
• Minimum width - 70 cm for a single, 120 cm - one and a half, 160 cm for a double bed.
• Width The mattress should be 5 centimeters smaller than the base.
• Optimal height beds range from 60 to 70 cm.
• Legs must be made of high strength material and create stability for the bed. Their comfortable height is 25 cm.

In the 21st century, progress is taking leaps and bounds forward and affects all areas. He did not go around the bed, including their base. There are such innovative additions:

• Adjustment hardness level.
• The ability to set the height level of the upper and lower parts of the base.
• Shock absorbers.
• Systems transformation.

Let's look at them in more detail.

The stiffness level can be adjusted using the base plates that are present in the center. When moving them apart stiffness increases. To soften the bottom of the bed, you need to move the plate. Such regulation allows you to adjust the surface to the human body, to take the physiological position of the spine, which will contribute to a wonderful rest.

With the help of a remote control and electric drive, you can raise the upper or lower part of the base. It is also possible to mechanically set the necessary parameters with your own hands. In the first variant, the process is carried out by an electric motor in the lattice itself and is very convenient for seriously ill patients who need to maintain the necessary body position. The second is suitable for those who spend a lot of time in bed, spending leisure time (reading, watching TV and so on).

The manual version is reliable and durable, but not very convenient. There is a spring version, also good, but the springs will eventually stretch. The upper part of the lift, for example, at breakfast in bed. It is convenient to lift the lower part when the legs are sore or you need to take the raised position of the legs for blood outflow.

Shock absorbers are located at the end of each rail. They help to support the mattress and reduce the load on it during the change of body position. Such designs are very useful for those who have back problems, but they will be more expensive.

There may also be folding and unfolding systems.

Choosing a bed with a rack base must be carefully. If mistakes are made when purchasing, there may be some trouble in the compatibility of the base and the mattress, and not only.

• Body height above the floor should be at least 50 centimeters. Otherwise it will be hard to get out of bed, a greater chance to freeze and catch a cold if you sleep in a cool room.
• Bed with legs provide optimum air access to the mattress, which will increase its durability.
• Better to take birch slats because of durability and low price. But if there is a financial opportunity, it is preferable to purchase a nut.
• Also important Acquire rack with shock absorbers, transformation systems and other modern products.

You will learn more about bed bases in the following video.