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.
Sketch various options with pencil and pen. Gather other tools like a ladder and tape measure. A great tape measure for this type of project has a standout in excess of 8 ft. Determine the direction of the ceiling beams with a stud finder. You might need to use deep scan mode. Look into the manufacturers directions to find out if the rack could be installed parallel or vertical with respect to the ceiling beams. Most shelves include ceiling hangers more than 24", which let you 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.
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.
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.
Enjoy the additional storage space created by your overhead storage rack. I hope this advice makes your installation go smoothly. Reclaim your garage!
Sketch various options with pencil and pen. Gather other tools like a ladder and tape measure. A great tape measure for this type of project has a standout in excess of 8 ft. Determine the direction of the ceiling beams with a stud finder. You might need to use deep scan mode. Look into the manufacturers directions to find out if the rack could be installed parallel or vertical with respect to the ceiling beams. Most shelves include ceiling hangers more than 24", which let you 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.
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.
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.
Enjoy the additional storage space created by your overhead storage rack. I hope this advice makes your installation go smoothly. Reclaim your garage!
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