Screws loosen over time as wood naturally expands and contracts, which is precisely why interlocking joinery avoided them altogether in the first place.
How Interlocking Joinery Works
A frame like The Poka Bed uses parts shaped to lock together under precise pressure, no metal fasteners to work loose, rust, or need periodic retightening.
Why It Stays Quiet
Screwed joints often loosen exactly because hardware resists the wood's natural seasonal movement, while interlocking joints move with the wood rather than fighting it, which is what prevents squeaks over years of use.
The Honest Verdict
This isn't just a craft flourish, it's a genuinely more durable, quieter construction method for a piece of furniture that bears weight and movement every single night.
