Hey everyone! I'm building a hanging garage shelf and I'd love your feedback on its stability and design. The shelf measures 10 feet wide, 3 feet deep, and 3.5 feet high, constructed with 2x4s and 5/8" plywood. I've used various screws including 1/4x4" structural wood screws, along with some steel framing angles for extra support.
Here are some design choices I've made:
1. A continuous 10-foot wide lower shelf to store my empty car roof ski box, which should hold up to 200 lbs.
2. I want it hanging to maximize the usable space underneath.
3. The height allows for good clearance with my 10-foot ceilings.
4. The 3-foot depth accommodates large totes and the ski box.
5. I've added an angle brace to help transfer the load from the ceiling to the wall cleat.
What do you think? Do I need more drywall screws or anything else to secure it properly?
1 Answer
It seems like you're on the right track, but just a heads up – for the angle brace to really do its job, it needs to be positioned under the load. As for the screws, I recommend using 3" screws to secure everything properly into the studs. That should give you great stability!
Thanks for pointing that out about the angle brace! I might add another one, but I'm trying to keep below unobstructed. I used plenty of screws, including lag screws for secure connections!