Trying to justify #1: Why a raised bed? #2: The cost of the Kit for a Raised Bed? More than likely this will never get moved. Why not just use wood screws to put this thing together. Thanks
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If you live in northwest Austin, you would have to hire somebody to put in a bed for you. The soil, if not full of rock, is hard-baked. Also, it is easier to keep animals out of it if the bed is raised. Raised beds are also easier on the back.
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this happened to me too--and it's absolutely ridiculous. How hard is it to supply screws that won't split the wood? I'm thinking about just dumping it out, or giving it to someone who has smaller screws.
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I've treated my raised beds about 3 years ago with just regular wood and have not seen any rot. Better yet, the wood doesn't even look like it has aged any. I would say do it. Heat-treated wood with this stuff might out last your house. lol
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I don't think I needed to add the center board, if I didn't wish to. I thought it would make 2 stronger beds, supported, if I did, so I did. If center support is not an issue then why not?
122176
I would worry about the stability of the unit after several moves. The unit is heavy when you think of how much dirt goes into it. If I were to do this, I would make sure there is additional support for the legs.
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I haven't but the wood looks pretty solid to me. It's an option but I doubt you'd need to.
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The PHOTO is a HT2000 model. Check Drolet's website for yourself. It is unique with its size, 2 gold colored trim pieces and 500+ pounds weight. I did not buy from here, with shipping it is expensive. Shop around locally. I believe Fleet Farm here in MN had a sale on them last week for $899. They will put it into a pickup bed. Whoever installs it should be able to move it in place. I had my buddy help me. 2 healthy men with a ramp and an appliance dolly (rentable cheap) should move it OK. Once I got it on the floor I uncrated it and could move it from there by myself. I do not represent the seller and can not assure you what they will ship. THEY MUST AnSWER THIS QUESTION FOR YOU. The PHOTO is a HT2000 model. Check Drolet's website for yourself. It is unique with its size, 2 gold colored trim pieces and 500+ pounds weight. I did not buy from here, with shipping it is expensive. Shop around locally. I believe Fleet Farm here in MN had a sale on them last week for $899. They will put it into a pickup bed. Whoever installs it should be able to move it in place. I had my buddy help me. 2 healthy men with a ramp and an appliance dolly (rentable cheap) should move it OK. Once I got it on the floor I uncrated it and could move it from there by myself. I do not... » Read More The PHOTO is a HT2000 model. Check Drolet's website for yourself. It is unique with its size, 2 gold colored trim pieces and 500+ pounds weight. I did not buy from here, with shipping it is expensive. Shop around locally. I believe Fleet Farm here in MN had a sale on them last week for $899. They will put it into a pickup bed. Whoever installs it should be able to move it in place. I had my buddy help me. 2 healthy men with a ramp and an appliance dolly (rentable cheap) should move it OK. Once I got it on the floor I uncrated it and could move it from there by myself. I do not represent the seller and can not assure you what they will ship. THEY MUST AnSWER THIS QUESTION FOR YOU. « Show Less
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No benefit. Wood is better. The only benefit that could be is it's light, good for transporting. If you don't need to move it around get wood. More solid. This set up is a little wobbly. Not the real thing but it works.
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We bought the frame and all, we also kept our box spring and placed it on top. It moves around and we have to slide the Heavy thing around without moving the box spring. (Can't be done, so we fuss over the thing once a week.)
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I belive I said it all - the wood is to light and the beams that support mattress will crack or break with a light amount of movment. I mean you do not have to heavy - I mean when you have both beds open the top person must step on the bottom bed to leave. This looks good however it does not wear well at all. If you can see yourself making ajustments - like replacing boads then you can make it stonger. Do not buy the bed if you are not willing to make ajustments.
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I wish I could post a picture I took. Where the headboard would go are two large-ish plates, one on either side (barely visible in the product picture). One each plate there are 4 horizontal oblong cutouts - one on the top and bottom, two in the middle that look like nuts and bolts could be used to attach a headboard. I can't see any other purpose for these plates. Plates are not present on the bottom of the frame (foot) so a footboard couldn't be attached. I'm not 100% but I think a headboard could be attached.
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I had the same experience at the beginning, but I took it apart and looked at the directions again. they are not the clearest but once I figured how it should go, it turned out well and it's a great bed. sturdy and unshakable. good make and great deal.good luck
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Don't stain the wood. I like the look of aged cedar, much more than that of paint. My beds haven't yet emerged from winter, so I won't know how they fared after 3 months or more buried in snow. In any case, cedar is the only wood I'd use for raised beds because it is so resistant to weather and bugs.
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I think they need to include instructions. Agree that you can't push the thing up from the bottom. I just use the top and push hard. In the old days you used to be able to push up from the bottom. That seems to work.
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It would cost more than it was worth. Send it back and get it replaced by Amazon. Don't settle for that. However, if you want to make it work the only people who can fix it would be furniture repair, but again, way too expensive. Last suggestion. Contact local High School teacher who does wood shop. They may do it for free so the kids can get experience. The kids are pretty handy.
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I don't think it's so easy to take apart, which is good since you want this to be sturdy. It's not something that I would recommend - you're better off shipping unassembled, and then putting it together when it gets to it's destination.
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We did for the first year and then got rid of it. If you're considering buying this bed I would not recommend it. It was extremely difficult to put together. Some of the "wood" (partical board) broke while putting it together. We've had it 3 years and it's deteriorating.