The frame was simple to assemble and the metal is very solid. The slats bend by design. for my 130 wife who is a back sleeper, they bend very little. For me at 200lbs and a side sleeper, they dip roughly 1/4 to 1/2 an inch give or take. This causes 2 problems.
Problem 1- the metal bar does not bend like the wood. causes a non-uniform sleeping surface that makes my lower back hurt in the morning. Problem 2- in my mattress research, I dont find anyone who says the base should do anything more then be flat, hard and supporting. Base should not bend.
to fix the problem, I simply put some two by four boards under my side of the bed as in picture. Replacing the slats wont be easy as they are 3 inch wide and only 1/2 inch thick. Standard slats are 3.5inch by 1 inch boards. Would require custom boards and even hardwood that thing might bow. Another fix would be to put solid wood slats on top of the frame across the entire bed then put mattress on the slats. Bracing under the bed was cheaper and simplier in my opinion.
Im pleased with my frame now that i found a way to fix what I consider a design issue. It should be noted my wife never had any issues as she is a much lighter person
Requires Bracing if your mattress needs flat base
The frame was simple to assemble and the metal is very solid. The slats bend by design. for my 130 wife who is a back sleeper, they bend very little. For me at 200lbs and a side sleeper, they dip roughly 1/4 to 1/2 an inch give or take. This causes 2 problems. Problem 1- the metal bar does not bend like the wood. causes a non-uniform sleeping surface that makes my lower back hurt in the morning. Problem 2- in my mattress research, I dont find anyone who says the base should do anything more then be flat, hard and supporting. Base should not bend. to fix the problem, I simply put some two by four boards under my side of the bed as in picture. Replacing the slats wont be easy as they are 3 inch wide and only 1/2 inch thick. Standard slats are 3.5inch by 1 inch boards. Would require custom boards and even hardwood that thing might bow. Another fix would be to put solid wood slats on top of the frame across the entire bed then put mattress on the slats. Bracing under the bed was cheaper and simplier in my opinion. Im pleased with my frame now that i found a way to fix what I consider a design issue. It should be noted my wife never had any issues as she is a much lighter person