1. How tall are your ceilings, is there enough clearance? 2. How's its stability? (I'm in CA &amp; worried about earthquakes). Thanks in advance!
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I have a older house I think from my daughter's floor to the ceiling was about 12 feet. Stability is great!!! But I live in PA. My daughter just turn 17 and loves the bed!!
1962870
Answer 3 is best, there are release catches that allow the sections to move and also hold when storing the sections. It is a bit short for tall ceilings (more than 9 ft) so I put together a stand to hold the bottom, just be sure it is large enough to be stable, works fine.
1380328
As long as there is good air circulation, I think it would be ok. You might do a ceiling temperature check using a charcoal grill where you plan on placing the unit prior to ordering.
797380
I leave mine up and use it like an extra room. Mine was up for months and held up to storms. It had a rip after a heavy ice storm, but that is my fault for not taking it down. Also, I never had it collapse like the cheaper models do.
909721
The board that comes with it is very substantial. It is a traditional way of hanging certain heavy things but I forget the name of the process. I had a lighter mantle with a smaller board. It never fell down or became loose. Just find studs and make sure you secure the board well. In our particular case, I had it inlaid in tile-the tile completely surrounded it and went from floor to ceiling. It will never be changed. I love it. If you want a picture, I will send you one. Let me know how to contact you. But really, the one online is little different than the one I would send you.
998290
The ceiling is too low the fan alone will take about a foot. Average person of 5.10 ft raises there arm. That Will add another foot or so. It will be a very close fit. also I hope they need a fan that pulls about 8500cfm this is what you use on large room or catedral ceiling
1154476
My ceiling is not very high too, and my husband is 5'3" high and he do not touch it. Emilie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U931PtC1YNA
2006700
We have 8'2" ceilings. I am 6'1" and have it mounted above a doorway so I cannot touch the ground with my toes when fully extended. When I pull up, my head still misses the ceiling by about 1". All pretty close, but perfect. Keep him in the basement!
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I have cathedral ceilings so its tough to gage how well its living up to its claim, it does do a pretty good job of heating one floor of 1200 sq ft w cathedral ceilings, also alot quieter than ones ive had in the past. With shorter ceilings I believe it would do much better for you.
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Ours is very secure. It's been loaded and unloaded countless times. We used two trusses to mount it securely to our ceiling. You may need to change the orientation by 90 degrees to find two beams to mount it to. I had originally planned to mount it in an east-west line, but ended up running it north-south to make it more secure.
685218
Just roll it up and it should be fine. I am in Imperial county CA. We also get strong winds.
524308
Absolutely! Mine is installed in my family room with 8' ceilings. I had the same concerns, but it worked out beautifully!
1193880
I don't use the hooks too much, if you get the thing and use it, you'll note that the best thing to do is put the unit in a place where you need to raise the sheetrock to the ceiling and lock the wheels. Then lock the unit so its flat area is facing the ceiling and place your cut sheet of sheetrock on the lift...make sure it's in place and start cranking. I use the hooks to maneuver the sheetrock in place (even though the wheels are locked, you can move it slightly if you are off a little bit). This thing is pure genius and at it's great price, it has been great to own it so I don't have to rush. The lowest setting of the unit is 54", so your low ceiling shouldn't be an issue. Good luck! I don't use the hooks too much, if you get the thing and use it, you'll note that the best thing to do is put the unit in a place where you need to raise the sheetrock to the ceiling and lock the wheels. Then lock the unit so its flat area is facing the ceiling and place your cut sheet of sheetrock on the lift...make sure it's in place and start cranking. I use the hooks to maneuver the sheetrock in place (even though the wheels are locked, you can move it slightly if you are off a little bit). This thing is pure genius and at it's great price, it has been great to own it so I don't have to... » Read More I don't use the hooks too much, if you get the thing and use it, you'll note that the best thing to do is put the unit in a place where you need to raise the sheetrock to the ceiling and lock the wheels. Then lock the unit so its flat area is facing the ceiling and place your cut sheet of sheetrock on the lift...make sure it's in place and start cranking. I use the hooks to maneuver the sheetrock in place (even though the wheels are locked, you can move it slightly if you are off a little bit). This thing is pure genius and at it's great price, it has been great to own it so I don't have to rush. The lowest setting of the unit is 54", so your low ceiling shouldn't be an issue. Good luck! « Show Less
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I would say that would work quite well. These things are suppose to work up to 500 cubic feet and you probably will be using it in a room about 1176 cubic feet (assuming your ceiling height is 8 foot). If it doesn't buy another. They are inexpensive enough. That's what I am planning to do if need be
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The ceiling in my main bath is 8 feet & it works fine but is a bit 'shaky'. I wouldn't go higher than that.
1050575
Sorry for the delay in response. It would be best in at least a 9' ceiling, if not higher, only to ensure if the kids are a bit older they don't jump to hit the ceiling. We use ours outside as we are in Arizona. But it would work in our house as well.
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I think you would be fine with no extension. I also have high ceilings. Plus in the box you already get an extension. I did not use it.