Build Overhead Garage Storage 2x4

The main material used here is wood and if you want to keep the cost of the project low you can use reclaimed boards or pallets.

Build overhead garage storage 2x4.

Most garage spaces contain a lot of unused space along the top edges of the walls. The wooden garage shelves are designed to fit into that unused space above the garage doors you need 16 in. Ok they could be diy garage storage shelves too. We re delighted to share her diy project using the simpson strong tie workbench shelving hardware kit.

High garage storage shelves. While i do have a ni. This suspended garage storage unit was designed and built by amy from hertoolbelt she s a tractor driving tool loving mom of two. This project assumes that the ceiling joists in your garage run perpendicular to the ceiling cleat.

Tuck medium and lightweight stuff onto shelves suspended from the ceiling. Check out another great tutorial on how to build overhead garage storage shelves on instructables. Building easy diy overhead garage storage rack. You can adjust the width of the storage unit to the nearest joist.

Next cut four 32 inch 2x4 boards and place them perpendicular between the 8 foot pieces on each end and two in the middle image 1. This is a great location to build some easy storage shelves that will greatly increase the amount of square footage that you can use for storage. If the joists run parallel to the cleat you have two choices. However you can adjust the shelf height and put them anywhere.

I m always looking for great storage ideas and solutions especially in the garage where things tend to pile up. After installing the first one at 48 deep i realized that was deeper than i wanted so i made the second on. Of clearance to fit a shelf and standard 12 1 2 in. Or you can make five 2x4 cross cleats to span two joists.