Build Garage Shelves From Ceiling

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.

Build garage shelves from ceiling.

The shelf frame is assembled with rigid tie rtc2z corner connectors and secured to the garage wall through the back of the shelf. Screw one side of the shelf to your garage wall. He was looking to install a ground to ceiling shelf on one side and on the other shelving that sits above a workbench. If the joists run parallel to the cleat you have two choices.

The shelf is assembled with rigid tie rtr connectors supporting the front of the shelf to the ceiling. On top of the vertical supports install a 20 gauge rigid tie connector and secure with sd8 screws. Use a stud finder to mark where the line crosses joists in the ceiling. Have a partner help you lift and support the board while you secure it to the wall.

While i do have a ni. This project assumes that the ceiling joists in your garage run perpendicular to the ceiling cleat. After threading the boards for the shelves through the frame secure the project to the. Use 3 1 4 in 8 3 cm screws in the middle of the board every 18 inches 46 cm to secure the shelf to wall.

Hold the shelf frame so the bottom is level with the ends of the boards hanging from the ceiling. Another user asked for a garage shelving system plan suggestions for a two car garage. Built from 2x4s the frame and shelf supports come together easily with self tapping screws and wood glue. You can adjust the width of the storage unit to the nearest joist.