The nuances that the bottom of the slats for the bed has to consider

The bed is considered an important piece of furniture in any house or apartment. It is intended for sleep and relaxation. Therefore, her choice must be approached responsibly. The material of manufacture, mattress, dimensions and other parameters are necessarily taken into account. An excellent choice is the rack bottom of the bed, creating comfortable conditions for a person to relax.

Pros and cons of design

Any bed consists of a frame and a base. The latter is most often formed from wood, stainless steel or cheap composite materials. From the correct choice of this element depends on how comfortable it will be to use the design for its intended purpose. The rack bottom of the beds is considered an excellent choice for children and adults, as it has an orthopedic effect.

Such designs are usually completed with orthopedic mattresses. Due to this combination, ideal conditions for a good rest are provided. As a standard, such a bottom is represented by a strong frame of increased rigidity. Reiki are attached to it, otherwise called lamellas. They may be straight or slightly curved. Attach at the same distance from each other.

The main advantages of the rack bottom include:

• Such bases are distinguished by high ventilation parameters, since air can easily penetrate the mattress through the distance between the lamellas, so the product will last much longer and will also have ideal hygienic properties;
• Most often wood is used for the manufacture of lamellas, therefore products with high environmental parameters are obtained, which ensures hypoallergenicity and non-toxicity of the product;
• The bottom itself is considered not too expensive, and often it is part of the bed, so you do not have to search and install it yourself;
• Often produce an adjustable rack bottom of the bed, which allows it to be slightly raised or lowered, choosing the most comfortable position;
• the bottom, consisting of lamellas, is easily disassembled, therefore, repair is considered a simple process.

The most affordable models are those in which the slats are made of birch or pine. Although such a foundation does have many positive characteristics, there are some disadvantages that must be considered at the time of purchase. These include:

• There is no rigid support between the slats, so after a few years, waves appear on the mattress;
• If shock absorbers are not used in the manufacture of this design, the base will not be able to withstand significant loads, so such models are intended exclusively for people with low weight;
• With such a foundation, a springless mattress is not used, since in it after a short time there will be deflections that will have a negative effect on the spine;
• The rack base serves no more than 10 years, which is much less than the life of other types of bottom;
• Individual rails with high point load or other factors can break, so often the owners of such products have to spend money on repairs.

Varieties

The rack bases are available in different parameters. They differ in size, materials, rigidity. All options can be divided into two large groups:

• With shock absorbing elements - a special shock absorber is mounted at the end of each lamella, which helps to distribute the load on the mattress under the weight of the human body;
• Without depreciation - a more rigid structure, which practically does not bend.

By appointment, they can be:

• Single;
• One and a half;
• Double;
• Baby.

According to the creation material, wooden, plastic or steel structures are distinguished. Wood bases are considered the most demanded and high-quality, since when they are created, no harmful components are used, and they are also durable and reliable. Bottoms intended for use by a large person or a couple are made of steel.

Often, the rack bottom is installed in various interior items equipped with a folding mechanism. It is found in armchairs, sofas or other structures. Based on this, the following types are distinguished:

• With a manual mechanism - they have a minimum number of different moving elements, but they are not considered very convenient, since in the process of folding, a person has to independently keep the bottom with a mattress;
• Spring-loaded - have a short life, are difficult to lift. Over time, the springs cease to be elastic, which requires their rapid replacement;
• With a gas lift - they are distinguished by their soft work, silent and smooth extension. The user does not have to make special efforts to decompose the product;
• With electric drive - is rare, but it is the easiest to use. It is enough to press the necessary buttons on the remote control included in the kit for the interior item to push the design;
• Adjustable - the orthopedic base can be equipped with a special system that allows you to adjust the bottom, and in some designs you can adjust all the available slats or only the elements located at the top or bottom of the product.

Optimal for each user is the purchase of a product with a regulatory function. At the expense of it, each person can make for himself the most comfortable sleeping place.

Dimensions and parameters

The dimensions of the rack bottom are completely dependent on who the berth is for.

Often the frame is selected individually for a particular user. In this case, the product parameters are taken into account:

• The length should exceed the height of a person by about 20 cm;
• The minimum width for a single structure is 70 cm, for one and a half - 120 cm, and for a double structure - 160 cm;
• The mattress is chosen so that it is already at the base of about 5 cm;
• The height of the structure should vary from 60 to 70 cm;
• The legs should be formed of durable material, since the strength and stability of the entire structure depends on them, and their height should be within 25 cm.

Thus, when choosing a bed with a slatted bottom, it is important to consider the numerous parameters of this design.

Rail and holder options

The main positive point of using the rack base is that the weight of a person is evenly distributed on the surface of the mattress. To create such a design, lamellas or slats are used, for the formation of which various materials can be used. Experts recommend using products made from natural wood:

• Birch wood is characterized by high strength, ease of processing and ease of bending, which allows to obtain products of suitable configuration. It has a yellowish tint. An array of ages from 20 to 45 years is used to create lamellas;
• When using beech, expensive designs are obtained that have a white, yellowish or red hue. The material has good resistance to deformation. Due to its excellent elasticity, it is effectively used to create bent elements. It does not change its parameters when measuring humidity and temperature, and is also not subject to decay;
• From the ash, elastic and durable lamellas are obtained. The array is distinguished by a light shade. If the material is properly dried, then it is not affected by various negative effects. It is easy to process and has a low thermal conductivity. The price of such an array is considered high, therefore it is used to create lamellas for expensive models of beds;
• Low cost elements differ from linden or poplar. At the same time, they have good strength and softness. The material is easy to process, but if the moisture indicator is constantly changing, then the wood must be treated with special protective solutions.

Reiki have a width ranging from 5 to 10 cm. The maximum value for this indicator can reach 12 cm. They are stacked across the bed. Between them, an identical step equal to 5-7 cm is necessarily formed.

To create a rack base, it is allowed to use narrow lamellas, the width of which does not exceed 3 cm. They must be attached at a close distance from each other. A quality foundation should be equipped with slats, the number of which cannot be less than 15 pieces. They are attached to the frame with special holders. The most commonly used rubber fasteners are equipped with specific shock absorbers. They are designed for heavy loads. Due to them, you can be sure that even after a long service life there will not be an unpleasant creak.

Affordable are considered beds in which a slatted bottom is formed by attaching lamellas to the frame with plastic holders. They have a low indicator of strength and resistance to high loads. It is necessary to use such a base carefully, since if the ultimate loads are exceeded, then this can cause damage to the product.

Additional functions

The number of functions and capabilities that are endowed with different types of beds or other interior items is constantly increasing. Therefore, you can choose a rack bottom with unique additions. The most popular are designs in which it is provided:

• The ability to adjust the lower or upper part of the base, which always allows you to create such conditions for sleep that will be comfortable for a particular person. For this, an electric drive is usually installed. Legacy models have a mechanical control device. Electrical control is considered an ideal choice if installed in a medical bed. It is much more convenient for patients to adjust the bed using the remote control;
• The presence of shock absorbers, which increases the service life of the structure, as well as positively affecting the orthopedic properties of the bed. These elements are installed at the end of all rails. They contribute to better maintaining the optimal position of the mattress, and also reduce the load on it when changing the position of the human body. It is most optimal to use this additional opportunity for people with serious back diseases;
• The ability to adjust the level of stiffness of the product. To do this, special plates are attached to the base, located in the center of the structure. As soon as they begin to move apart, an increase in the rigidity of the bed is provided. To soften the bottom of the plate are shifted. With this adjustment, you can adjust the surface of the product to a specific person. This leads to the fact that the spine takes a physiologically correct position, which contributes to optimal relaxation of the person;
• Often, different sofas or armchairs are equipped with transformation systems with a rack bottom, so the orthopedic effect can be formed not only in standard beds, but also in other interior items.

Thus, a rack bottom is considered to be a fairly popular base for a bed. It has many positive parameters and has an orthopedic effect. It can be presented in different types and sizes. The latest models are equipped with additional functions that increase the comfort of using the design, as well as simplifying the adjustment process.

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