You Need Additional Storage Area In The Garage, So You've Chosen To Mount An Hanging Storage Rack. The Next Step Is To Measure And Plan Your Garage Space To Work Out Where You Will Mount The Shelving As Well As What Size Rack Is Suitable In Your Garage. Your Plan Will Save You From Buying A Shelf That Won't Fit And It May Point Out Different Locations You Could Add Hanging Shelves.
Sketch various options with pencil and pen. Gather other tools such as a step ladder and measuring tape. A good tape measure for this kind of project has a standout of more than eight feet. Determine the direction of your ceiling beams with a stud finder. You may need one with a deep scan mode. Check the manufacturers installation instructions to determine if the rack can be installed parallel or perpendicular to the ceiling beams. Most racks come with ceiling hangers longer than 24", which allow you to install in either orientation.
Generally speaking, your location choices are in the corner, along a wall, or floating in the center of the ceiling space. Corner installations are simplest. Corners tend to be a good out of the way place for storage anyway. Along a wall opens additional alternatives for locating your rack. You may also connect together several racks to extend the entire wall. Center installation converts more of the ceiling as possible space for storage. Because a 4 foot deep shelf is often loaded double-deep with items it's convenient to be able to reach both sides. You will get easy accessibility to either side of your shelf when it is mounted away from a wall.
Look for less obvious locations for your rack, too. Put is above your garage door if your ceiling heights allow for it. Check the vertical installation requirement on whichever rack you are considering buying. You might instead install the rack above the access door. If you don't have high ceilings, put the rack in an infrequently walked area of the garage. Store floor items such as the mower, snow blower, and saw horses on the floor under the rack. You won't be losing walking space. You'll be adding space above floor storage space. Lastly, the space above your vehicle's hood is empty space. Be sure to install high enough that you have clearance for your car, including the antenna and any accessories sticking out of the hood.
Be cautious about commonly overlooked obstructions such as windows and lights. If the rack is going to be along the wall, take into account trim on windows and doors. Always keep walking paths unobstructed and maintain sufficient head space. Look for smaller items including electrical conduit attached to the surface of the wall or electrical outlets you don't desire to cover. Sketch out the measurement of the shelf onto the ceiling to ensure it does not interfere with the garage door opener.
I really hope these tips makes your installation go easily. Reclaim your garage! Enjoy the additional space created by an overhead storage rack.
Sketch various options with pencil and pen. Gather other tools such as a step ladder and measuring tape. A good tape measure for this kind of project has a standout of more than eight feet. Determine the direction of your ceiling beams with a stud finder. You may need one with a deep scan mode. Check the manufacturers installation instructions to determine if the rack can be installed parallel or perpendicular to the ceiling beams. Most racks come with ceiling hangers longer than 24", which allow you to install in either orientation.
Generally speaking, your location choices are in the corner, along a wall, or floating in the center of the ceiling space. Corner installations are simplest. Corners tend to be a good out of the way place for storage anyway. Along a wall opens additional alternatives for locating your rack. You may also connect together several racks to extend the entire wall. Center installation converts more of the ceiling as possible space for storage. Because a 4 foot deep shelf is often loaded double-deep with items it's convenient to be able to reach both sides. You will get easy accessibility to either side of your shelf when it is mounted away from a wall.
Look for less obvious locations for your rack, too. Put is above your garage door if your ceiling heights allow for it. Check the vertical installation requirement on whichever rack you are considering buying. You might instead install the rack above the access door. If you don't have high ceilings, put the rack in an infrequently walked area of the garage. Store floor items such as the mower, snow blower, and saw horses on the floor under the rack. You won't be losing walking space. You'll be adding space above floor storage space. Lastly, the space above your vehicle's hood is empty space. Be sure to install high enough that you have clearance for your car, including the antenna and any accessories sticking out of the hood.
Be cautious about commonly overlooked obstructions such as windows and lights. If the rack is going to be along the wall, take into account trim on windows and doors. Always keep walking paths unobstructed and maintain sufficient head space. Look for smaller items including electrical conduit attached to the surface of the wall or electrical outlets you don't desire to cover. Sketch out the measurement of the shelf onto the ceiling to ensure it does not interfere with the garage door opener.
I really hope these tips makes your installation go easily. Reclaim your garage! Enjoy the additional space created by an overhead storage rack.
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