diff --git a/frameworks/compass/stylesheets/compass/layout/_sticky_footer.sass b/frameworks/compass/stylesheets/compass/layout/_sticky_footer.sass
index 8b8c4b04..cca39ea6 100644
--- a/frameworks/compass/stylesheets/compass/layout/_sticky_footer.sass
+++ b/frameworks/compass/stylesheets/compass/layout/_sticky_footer.sass
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@
     :height 100%
   #{!root_selector}
     :min-height 100%
+    :height auto !important
+    :height 100%
     :margin-bottom= -!footer_height
     #{!root_footer_selector}
       :height= !footer_height