This suspended garage storage unit was designed and built by amy from hertoolbelt.
Storage shelf above garage door.
The shelves are designed to fit into that unused space above the garage doors you need 16 in.
She s a tractor driving tool loving mom of two.
We re delighted to share her diy project using the simpson strong tie workbench shelving hardware kit.
For pricing and availability.
I m always looking for great storage ideas and solutions especially in the garage where things tend to pile up.
Give your garage a thorough cleaning and add some overhead storage and some shelves so you can finally be proud of this space.
This took several times rolling the garage door up and down to be very very sure it would open and close without hitting the shelves.
Tuck medium and lightweight stuff onto shelves suspended from the ceiling.
How to choose an overhead garage storage system.
To start i found the appropriate distance from the front wall in the garage to the ceiling joist i wanted to secure to.
The only limitation is weight.
White the hyloft 45 in.
Adding shelves above the garage door is a great way to utilize some otherwise wasted space.
The storage unit is height adjustable from 17 in.
The hyloft 45 in.
Check out some of our favorite overhead garage storage systems below.
Of clearance to fit a shelf and standard 12 1 2 in.
Gladiator 4 ft x 8 ft gearloft 48 in w x 96 in d gray steel overhead garage storage.
There is a lot of empty space above the.
Measure how high you want to level your shelf take into account the size of the totes or storage boxes you like to use and how much head clearance you have above where the garage door rolls up.
Fleximounts 48 in w x 96 in d white steel overhead garage storage.
And adding this much storage will postpone the need for a typical outdoor storage shed.
However you can adjust the shelf height and put them anywhere.
To 28 in and will accommodate almost any joist configuration.