Did you know that over 36,000 children are treated in emergency rooms each year because of injuries related to bunk beds? This is an especially scary fact if you've planned on making your child their very own bed.
The image of a child being injured from a collapsed bunk is a devastating thought.
But if you follow a few simple rules for building a bunk, you can easily lower the risk of your family, friends, or customers from experiencing this tragedy.
Here's what you need to do...
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) Understand basic carpentry.
This is an obvious one, but most people ignore it, thinking that their skills are good enough.
Loft beds are extremely dangerous if not assembled properly, so make sure you follow safe building strategies at all times.
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) Use the best, strongest materials you can find to build your bed.
Don't skimp on inferior quality products.
Doing so could lead to serious injury and even death.
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) Use a reputable bed plan/design to assist you in the building process.
Make sure you find a resource that offers the following things: full color pictures, complete step by step guides, videos (if possible), and clear/concise language.
I can't emphasize enough how important it is to make sure you find the best quality plan for building a bunk bed.
Don't get lazy here! You don't want to end up like Will Ferrell and John C Reilly in the movie Step Brothers! These three guidelines are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to building a bed.
There are many more things you need to do before you can rest assured that your bunk bed will be safe and secure for your loved ones to sleep on.