You've Already Decided To Install An Overhead Garage Storage Rack In Order To Make More Space In Your Garage. Measuring And Planning Is The Next Step. You Need To Decided What Size Rack Is Appropriate For Your Garage, And You Need To Determine Where You Want To Mount The Shelf. Making A Plan Will Help You Avoid The Aggravation Of Buying A Shelf That Doesn't Fit, Plus It May Bring To Light Other Installation Options That You Hadn't Originally Considered.
Round up tools to form your plan. Use a notebook and pen to record dimensions and sketch various options you are considering. Have a stable step ladder and good measuring tape. Measuring tapes identify how long you'll be able to extend it by a characteristic known as standout. It will be helpful to have a tape measure with a minimum of 8 foot standout; otherwise, get the help of a friend to measure long distances. Lastly, you may need a stud finder to check the direction of the ceiling joists. A few manufacturers mandate installation only across the ceiling joists, that will reduce your choices of where you could set it up in your garage. Numerous shelves consist of ceiling hangers longer than 24" that attach flush on the ceiling in whichever orientation is required to reach multiple joists, and then a vertical support bracket is attached to the ceiling bracket on whichever side is needed to get the desired positioning of the shelving.
The easiest installation location is the corner of your garage. The corner is often a naturally out of the way storage location anyway. You could install the rack with one edge along the wall. You may even chain multiple racks together and add storage the full length of the wall. You have even more potential storage space away from the walls. Get easy access to both sides of your rack by installing it in the center of your garage.
Search for less apparent locations for the rack, too. Put it above your garage door if your ceiling height permits it. Look into the vertical installation requirement for whichever rack you're thinking about purchasing. You may prefer to put the rack over the access door. Place the rack in a rarely walked part of the garage if you don't have high ceilings. Store items that can't be shelved like the mower or snow thrower on the ground underneath the rack. You will not be losing walking space. You will be adding space above floor storage. Lastly, the area above your vehicle's hood is empty space. Make sure to install the rack so you have sufficient room for the vehicle. Watch for the antenna and any other add-ons protruding from the hood.
Windows and light fixtures are often overlooked when planning a rack installation. Don't block the lights. Be sure to take into account trim around doors and windows when you measure for your rack. Maintain adequate head space and always keep walking paths unobstructed. Watch for small obstructions such as electrical outlets. Conduit that is mounted on the surface of the drywall should also be taken into consideration. Check that your plan doesn't interfere with the garage door, tracks, or door opener by sketching the measurements of the shelf you are considering onto the ceiling.
I hope these tips will help you have a successful overhead shelf installation, and the additional space for storage created by it will enable you to reclaim space in your garage.
Round up tools to form your plan. Use a notebook and pen to record dimensions and sketch various options you are considering. Have a stable step ladder and good measuring tape. Measuring tapes identify how long you'll be able to extend it by a characteristic known as standout. It will be helpful to have a tape measure with a minimum of 8 foot standout; otherwise, get the help of a friend to measure long distances. Lastly, you may need a stud finder to check the direction of the ceiling joists. A few manufacturers mandate installation only across the ceiling joists, that will reduce your choices of where you could set it up in your garage. Numerous shelves consist of ceiling hangers longer than 24" that attach flush on the ceiling in whichever orientation is required to reach multiple joists, and then a vertical support bracket is attached to the ceiling bracket on whichever side is needed to get the desired positioning of the shelving.
The easiest installation location is the corner of your garage. The corner is often a naturally out of the way storage location anyway. You could install the rack with one edge along the wall. You may even chain multiple racks together and add storage the full length of the wall. You have even more potential storage space away from the walls. Get easy access to both sides of your rack by installing it in the center of your garage.
Search for less apparent locations for the rack, too. Put it above your garage door if your ceiling height permits it. Look into the vertical installation requirement for whichever rack you're thinking about purchasing. You may prefer to put the rack over the access door. Place the rack in a rarely walked part of the garage if you don't have high ceilings. Store items that can't be shelved like the mower or snow thrower on the ground underneath the rack. You will not be losing walking space. You will be adding space above floor storage. Lastly, the area above your vehicle's hood is empty space. Make sure to install the rack so you have sufficient room for the vehicle. Watch for the antenna and any other add-ons protruding from the hood.
Windows and light fixtures are often overlooked when planning a rack installation. Don't block the lights. Be sure to take into account trim around doors and windows when you measure for your rack. Maintain adequate head space and always keep walking paths unobstructed. Watch for small obstructions such as electrical outlets. Conduit that is mounted on the surface of the drywall should also be taken into consideration. Check that your plan doesn't interfere with the garage door, tracks, or door opener by sketching the measurements of the shelf you are considering onto the ceiling.
I hope these tips will help you have a successful overhead shelf installation, and the additional space for storage created by it will enable you to reclaim space in your garage.
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