Pros & Cons Of Slats
The slats are mostly like planks of wooden slats that are used to make a mattress sturdier. The slats are typically thinner but are durable enough to hold the weight of a mattress and as well as sleepers securely. Slats often come in many types of material, but the most commonly its available in wood. The boards that are laid across the frame prevents the mattress from being sagging. Besides that, the Slats help in weight distribution throughout a mattress properly and thus keeps the user laying on top of a firmer mattress instead of sinking or sagging into a mattress.
Pros/Advantages
Some of the benefits of the slats are mentioned below:
- The Slats are of great use when the user wants to get that extra durability from a mattress without having to spend extra money for buying something substantial.
- Slats are very easy to find , easy to use and easy to purchase as well. The slats will cost less than a box foundation this is due to the reason that there is not as much material involved in slats.
- Besides the above benefits the slats also promote more airflow into a mattress since the underside of mattress is not getting covered up. The slats also provide small gaps in the hold, that allows the air to flow through the bed promoting more airflow .
Cons/Disadvantages
- The slats can be Slats be very problematic if the user don’t secure them properly.
- If not installed properly they can shift or move around a bit this is due to the reason that slats are thin and light in weight.
- The slats are very less costly as a result cheaper slats are more prone to shifting and or will allow the mattress to sag.
Pros & Cons Of Platform Bed
The platform bed is a good option that is used to support both the mattress and the body on it so that the user can have a comfortable night’s sleep. The platform bed is a little bit high from the ground that makes it convenient to sleep or take rest on a bed.
- Storage Space: It has the sufficient amount of the underneath storage.
- Various Styles: The platform bed is available in number of styles with different designs.
- Air Ventilation: For the betterment of the mattress it has a good air ventilation.
- Headboard And Foot board: The platform are versatile, the user can easily add the headboard and foot board.
- High Price: One of the main con is that it has a high price.
- Knee And Back Pain: Its very uncomfortable for the users with knee and back pain.