How To Build Storage Space Above Garage Door

Just watch this video tutorial to see how to use the space above a garage door with a storage rack.

How to build storage space above garage door.

Of clearance to fit a shelf and standard 12 1 2 in. You should also check building regulations for your surrounding area. Simpson strong tie connectors make these diy storage shelves easy to build and install. To start i found the appropriate distance from the front wall in the garage to the ceiling joist i wanted to secure to.

Danny lipford shows you how to utilize the space above your garage door. Maximize the overhead garage storage space under your garage doors by adding on to your existing garage door track with j style hooks like these praxis model add a hooks. Hang long items like ladders yard tools even few spare pieces of 2x4. Adding shelves above the garage door is a great way to utilize some otherwise wasted space.

This will tell you if there is enough support there to create an attic in the space above the garage ceiling. The wooden garage shelves are designed to fit into that unused space above the garage doors you need 16 in. The only limitation is weight. Need more ideas on how to organize your garage with these ideas.

Step 2 create an attic. You may be able to add extra trusses to the garage in order to secure the attic properly. How to build a huge storage shelf above garage door for less than 20 if you like my content you can support my channel for free by visiting the amazon affil. However you can adjust the shelf height and put them anywhere.

Check out some of our favorite overhead garage storage systems below. In this video i ll show you how to build a shelf storage above garage door in few simple steps. A few years ago i added a couple of overhead garage storage shelves above my double garage door but didn t get around to putting an overhead garage storage shelf above the single garage door. These shelves are great for seasonal item storage and stuff that you want to keep but do not need that often.

Tuck medium and lightweight stuff onto shelves suspended from the ceiling. The next step is to create the attic. How to choose an overhead garage storage system. The dead space above a garage door is a perfect spot to store everything from ladders to extra pieces of lumber.

Buy the hooks now on amazon. There is this space right above the garage door that makes a perfect storage space. And adding this much storage will postpone the need for a typical outdoor storage shed.