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What Everyone Ought To Know About Hanging Garage Storage Racks

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

By Joseph Kraehenbuehl


Your garage is usually a spot to park your car. It might have a space for your work bench. It probably has some organized storage... and there's the clutter. The clutter in the garage may be taking away from the usefulness and the enjoyment of the garage.

Redefine this useful spot with shelving, cabinets, racks, and also other storage products. Turn empty walls into a zen-like space of order and tranquility (or at least get rid of the stress and trouble the mess causes). In the event your next project is to organize your garage, make use of this information to help you reclaim your garage.

Garage storage is applicable to any homeowner with a garage, but especially for homes without basement. Ceiling shelves are a convenient way to eliminate the stacks of boxes. No more rummaging through or tripping over those boxes.

Ceiling garage storage racks make it easier to organize your garage. Get back floor area by installation one of these unique storage solutions to your ceiling. It will assist you to conquer that mess. Pack your wall surfaces with shelves to keep used often stuff close at hand. Use the ceiling alternative to keep seasonal and seldom used belongings in your garage.

The design of the rack should allow it to be mounted with or across ceiling joists. For safety reasons, ceiling brackets should span more than one ceiling joist. Length and width of 4' x 8' and 4' x 4' are typical since it reaches across 12", 16", or 24" joists evenly.

You can buy incrementally smaller dimensions, too. The vertical supports may not hit joists perfectly, but those verticals should attach to ceiling hangers that do mount securely to multiple joists. Consider connecting multiple smaller racks to maximize your overhead storage space. Vertical installation height (drop height) vary from 18" to 46".

Feel safe by using a rack made out of high quality industrial strength construction. Most offer 14 gauge powder coated steel frame. Colors are normally white or metal gray. Sturdy decking will keep the shelf from sagging, bending, or breaking over time. The framing can be Z-channel, L-channel, or C-channel... but the best is C-channel framing.

All installation hardware ought to be provided, so that you don't need to hunt the hardware store for anchor bolts that may fit through the pre-cut holes in the wall mounts and are long enough to penetrate your ceiling joists.

Weight limits on ceiling shelves vary from 250 lbs up to 1,000 lbs. The set up instructions for many racks state the load has to be evenly distributed. That's how most free-standing shelving pull off marketing their shelves have a "2000 lb" limit... even when not one of the particle boards on a 4-tier shelf will carry 500 lbs.

Before you make a final decision to buy, browse product reviews and check out customer feedback to check if the item meets the promises on the box (or website). Ensure unique framing and decking types haven't jeopardized the sturdiness of the shelf, and also that existing customers are confident and happy with the strength of the unit.




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