Above Garage Door Shelving Plans

14 is a modern looking simple design.

Above garage door shelving plans.

We re delighted to share her diy project using the simpson strong tie workbench shelving hardware kit. 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. Tuck medium and lightweight stuff onto shelves suspended from the ceiling.

The shelves i describe here provide 48 sf of storage space and cost less than 75 to build. Adding shelves above the garage door is a great way to utilize some otherwise wasted space. Pre drilling pilot holes much smaller diameter than the lag screws but still prevents cracking and destruction of the studs is a great plan to do on the wall and on the shelf before you put it up. This suspended garage storage unit was designed and built by amy from hertoolbelt she s a tractor driving tool loving mom of two.

You ll first need to consider how the ceiling joist are oriented in your garage. Find the studs along the wall of your garage above the garage door and mark them with blue painter s tape. The only limitation is weight. You can configure the shelves above the garage doors along the side wall or in an l shaped combination like i ll demonstrate here.

The wooden garage shelves are designed to fit into that unused space above the garage doors you need 16 in. Of clearance to fit a shelf and standard 12 1 2 in. To start i found the appropriate distance from the front wall in the garage to the ceiling joist i wanted to secure to. 1 is an overhead storage blueprint.

I m always looking for great storage ideas and solutions especially in the garage where things tend to pile up. And 16 is an ultra big unit for massive storage space.