Metal Bunk Beds vs. Wood Bunk Beds

If you've decided to buy a bunk bed, you'll find that there are a wide variety to choose from, as well as a wide price range.

Some of the least expensive bunk beds are made of metal, and like most things, you get what you pay for. The reason we no longer carry metal bunk beds is because of all the inherent flaws that that type of construction has. Below are some of the common issues you'll find with metal bunk beds.

* Dents
* Rust
* Weld Failures
* Hardware not lining up (sometimes this happens with wood bunk beds, but with wood you can always use a drill to correct any misalignment issues)
* Bending of the bunk rails
* Wobbly

Also, as the cost of metal has sky rocketed, manufacturers in China keep using thinner gauges of to keep the price down, which just exacerbates the problems listed above. There is just no comparison from metal to wood.

So if you're seriously thinking of purchasing a metal bunk bed, this should give you something to think about. I cannot speak for other manufacturers of wood bunk beds, but I know every bunk bed we sell meets the ASTM Safety Requirements.

Lisa Buschlen
Bunk Beds & Loft Beds Galore