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paulz
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# Posted: 30 Jul 2020 11:05am
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A year or two ago I put in a king size regular mattress at the cabin. It sits on a plywood platform, no box spring. At that time I read that they should breath underneath to avoid mold or whatever. So I spaced 2x4 studs between. It's been fine but I'm wondering if really needed, after all they usually sit on a box spring.
Anyone have a similar setup?
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jhp
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# Posted: 30 Jul 2020 03:45pm
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I asked just this question to the mattress guy a few months back. I too built a sturdy ass bedframe from 2x6's and 2x4's and wanted to know how much ventilation and or spacing was needed.
He said the manufacturer designs them to be placed on a solid top surface, in a no box spring design with no ventilation from underneath. It was a Serta but I forget what model.
He said I should be good to go, I haven't noticed any issues at all.
I don't leave the bed made when I"m not there.
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paulz
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# Posted: 31 Jul 2020 09:44am
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Thanks jhp. Mine is a Serta also. I do leave the bed made though since we come and go every few days.
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ICC
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# Posted: 31 Jul 2020 03:09pm - Edited by: ICC
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Over ten years use of multiple mattresses on plywood platforms; cabins, home, RV. No problems, but then I am not in a high humidity area.
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Popeye
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# Posted: 3 Aug 2020 02:57pm
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My mattress is on plywood with no vent holes. I also have no issues.
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mj1angier
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# Posted: 3 Aug 2020 03:16pm
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This is our first summer with foam mattress on plywood and we are in a very humid area. I am curious how its going to go. I did think about putting these under it. But nor sure how much air will move just sitting there
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LittleDummerBoy
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# Posted: 4 Aug 2020 08:04pm
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I stand mine on edge when I'm not there so the mice don't nest. It stays plenty dry during very humid summers.
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scott100
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# Posted: 19 Mar 2021 03:04pm
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On boats, there can be a real issue with condensation under mattresses. On one of our boats, we use a Froli system. Not cheap or as painful as eating enough spam to save the cans, but works great. Doubt it would be really needed for a cabin, but if you found that you were growing mildew, it could be a solution.
https://nickleatlantic.com/
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groingo
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# Posted: 24 Mar 2021 02:12pm
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Only raise mine up after eating beans, also must keep open flames to a minimum as well.
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