So the height clearance was great! However, the cover is just a very thin fabric. It was relatively easy to put together. The one huge con was that my grandma (who has had 3 strokes this year) was trying to help me out it together and she somehow was able to take off a part of the box spring that was welded. Knowing little about welding, we know it shouldn’t have been that easy. I just don’t have one bar near the foot of the bed but it does the job and I’m too lazy to get another one. I would suggest paying extra to have someone put it together for you if you could use the help. It would’ve also helped in this situation with a part breaking. Overall a good box spring that does what I needed it to do - give me clearance to heighten my bed frame.