How To Build Storage Space Above Garage Door

In this video i ll show you how to build a shelf storage above garage door in few simple steps.

How to build storage space above garage door.

Tuck medium and lightweight stuff onto shelves suspended from the ceiling. Need more ideas on how to organize your garage with these ideas. You may be able to add extra trusses to the garage in order to secure the attic properly. The wooden garage shelves are designed to fit into that unused space above the garage doors you need 16 in.

There is this space right above the garage door that makes a perfect storage space. Adding shelves above the garage door is a great way to utilize some otherwise wasted space. The only limitation is weight. Hang long items like ladders yard tools even few spare pieces of 2x4.

Simpson strong tie connectors make these diy storage shelves easy to build and install. The dead space above a garage door is a perfect spot to store everything from ladders to extra pieces of lumber. 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. Give your garage a thorough cleaning and add some overhead storage and some shelves so you can finally be proud of this space.

You should also check building regulations for your surrounding area. Danny lipford shows you how to utilize the space above your garage door. 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. However you can adjust the shelf height and put them anywhere.

These shelves are great for seasonal item storage and stuff that you want to keep but do not need that often. Step 2 create an attic. 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. Check out some of our favorite overhead garage storage systems below.

This will tell you if there is enough support there to create an attic in the space above the garage ceiling. And adding this much storage will postpone the need for a typical outdoor storage shed. The next step is to create the attic. Of clearance to fit a shelf and standard 12 1 2 in.

There is a lot of empty space above the garage door so why not take advantage of it and add suspended garage storage. How to choose an overhead garage storage system. Buy the hooks now on amazon.