You Want Additional Space For Storage In Your Garage, So You Have Decided To Mount An Hanging Storage Shelf. The Next Thing Is To Plan And Measure Your Garage Space To Work Out Where You Can Install The Shelf And What Size Rack Is Suitable In Your Garage. This Plan Prevents You From Buying A Rack That Doesn't Fit And It Will Spotlight Additional Places You Could Potentially Add Hanging Storage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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