Additional Resources

Below you can find a few links pointing to third-party web sites and pages containing information at least vaguely related to this site's main topic.

American Hardwood Information Center

Tons of information on hardwood, the material most often used in bunk bed manufacturing. Basics, species guide, care and maintenance and much more.

The Oak Store -- Engineered Wood Products

By and large, furniture made of engineered wood is still perceived to be of lesser quality than that made of solid wood, but that, according to this article, is simply not true.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

If you have safety concerns that are not covered in our article, do a search on "bunk beds" at CPSC's website. You'll find a mountain of information that will hopefully help you decide whether or not a bunk bed is the right choice for you.

Berkeley Parents Network -- Bunk Beds

An interesting article that explores the safety of bunk beds during earthquakes and looks into the "how-young-is-too-young" age issue many parents are faced with when considering getting a loft bed or bunk bed for their kid(s).

DIY Network -- How to Build a Bunk Bed

Interested in building your own bunk bed? Here's a great step-by-step tutorial -- includes images, plus the list of materials and tools used.

Sunbrella Fabrics

You can rely on Sunbrella to provide complete durability on both the interior and exterior of your boat.