We are slowly planning to replace our old bed because it is no longer comfortable to sleep in. We have already read a lot about the advantages of waterbeds and box spring beds. We have looked at several options but are interested in hearing about personal experiences from owners of these types of beds.
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nordanney5 Dec 2014 17:58Saruss schrieb:
I've never had 10 refrigerators standing on such a small area, just to compare.
Besides, a waterbed only stands on a few feet, right? So each foot has to support significantly more weight. Refrigerator = 4 feet each about 2cm by 2cm (around 0.8 inches by 0.8 inches)?
A waterbed has a base that distributes the weight evenly across the floor = approx. 180 kg/m² (37 lb/ft²) = 2 adults facing each other having a beer!
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Bauexperte6 Dec 2014 00:59Good evening,
We currently live in a terraced house built in the early 1920s. As was typical at the time, the houses share a common wall, probably around 360 millimeters (14 inches) thick. This means that the collar beams—unlike in modern semi-detached or terraced houses—are only supported halfway on the common wall. Additionally, nobody really knows what condition the wooden beams are in today. We didn’t want to take that risk without proper inspection, so we consulted our structural engineer. He strongly recommended installing additional support beams or giving up the idea of a waterbed.
And just as a side note—it’s not only the 800 liters (210 gallons) of water that need to be supported, but also our body weight plus all the other furniture in the bedroom.
Regards, Bauexperte
nordanney schrieb:
I'm curious.
The structural engineer has an issue with a waterbed? How can it be that a ceiling can't support a waterbed?
We currently live in a terraced house built in the early 1920s. As was typical at the time, the houses share a common wall, probably around 360 millimeters (14 inches) thick. This means that the collar beams—unlike in modern semi-detached or terraced houses—are only supported halfway on the common wall. Additionally, nobody really knows what condition the wooden beams are in today. We didn’t want to take that risk without proper inspection, so we consulted our structural engineer. He strongly recommended installing additional support beams or giving up the idea of a waterbed.
And just as a side note—it’s not only the 800 liters (210 gallons) of water that need to be supported, but also our body weight plus all the other furniture in the bedroom.
Regards, Bauexperte
EveundGerd26 Dec 2014 16:36Whether a waterbed or a box spring bed… both are very comfortable.
However, if you are leaning towards a waterbed, it is advisable to check whether the structural design of the house can actually support it in the long term.
Over the past two years, we have bought two box spring beds and are very satisfied with one of them. This bed is from the company Oschmann and is their premium quality model.
The second bed is also from Oschmann but is their entry-level model and by far not as comfortable to lie on as the other one.
Something everyone should keep in mind:
A person spends most of their life in bed, sleeping.
If I buy a high-quality wooden bed frame and invest in good slatted bed bases and mattresses, the initial costs are similarly high.
So far, we have not regretted the first purchase. The second one annoys us from time to time because we saved money in the wrong place.
However, if you are leaning towards a waterbed, it is advisable to check whether the structural design of the house can actually support it in the long term.
Over the past two years, we have bought two box spring beds and are very satisfied with one of them. This bed is from the company Oschmann and is their premium quality model.
The second bed is also from Oschmann but is their entry-level model and by far not as comfortable to lie on as the other one.
Something everyone should keep in mind:
A person spends most of their life in bed, sleeping.
If I buy a high-quality wooden bed frame and invest in good slatted bed bases and mattresses, the initial costs are similarly high.
So far, we have not regretted the first purchase. The second one annoys us from time to time because we saved money in the wrong place.
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Scholes222 Feb 2015 00:34We used to have a waterbed. After experiencing a leak, I no longer want one. Although the water was contained in the tub, drying everything out was still a hassle. There is also regular maintenance involved: rubbing the mattress, refilling conditioner, and ongoing upkeep costs. The advantage was that it was heated, so you don’t feel cold even in winter.
For about a year now, we have had a box spring bed, and I wouldn’t give it up for anything in the world.
After thorough consultation and testing different mattresses, I chose one with 260 pocket springs per m² (10.8 sq ft). I also added a cold foam topper.
My decision was really based on testing the mattress—ultimately, your own feeling is the most important factor when buying.
For about a year now, we have had a box spring bed, and I wouldn’t give it up for anything in the world.
After thorough consultation and testing different mattresses, I chose one with 260 pocket springs per m² (10.8 sq ft). I also added a cold foam topper.
My decision was really based on testing the mattress—ultimately, your own feeling is the most important factor when buying.