HyLoft 540 45-Inch-by-45-Inch Overhead Storage System, White
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of HyLoft 540 45-Inch-by-45-Inch Overhead Storage System, White
Customer Review: A studfinder is your friend!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased two of these racks to utilize space over my garage door.
The hardest part of the whole installation ordeal was locating the joists in the finished ceiling of the garage. And it's ALL about locating the joists.
Once you've located the joists, the rest of the install takes maybe 30 more minutes per rack.
Very nice. We're really pleased with the functionality.
The ONLY shortcoming is that there is no lateral bracing. This means you shouldn't take your crates and shove them across when you put them in the rack, you need to lift them onto place, otherwise the whole thing tends to "wiggle." I am considering the purchase of some thick metal strapping from Home Depot (or similiar place) to use to provide extra bracing.
The instructions were good, I recommend reading them through twice so that you're not reading them on the ladder...
Enjoy!
Customer Review: Flexible Storage Option
Summary: 5 Stars
Cleaning the garage was a 3 day project. We filled a dumpster and sent a vanload to charity, but there were some things I needed to store, and the only space was overhead.
I bought 4 of these and it does take a while to find the beams, drill the holes, and mount them. However, the process is straight forward, and if you follow the directions, you will endup with plenty of additional storage space.
What I liked most was the variable height. Some areas would accept a shelf a bit closer to the ceiling while others would allow the full extension. It all worked ! Now those suitcases, coolers, and other items we do use are close at hand but out of the way.
I ordered 4. It turns out they were shipped from different warehouses. One arrived a day ahead of schedule, and the other 3 were right on time. Everything came exactly as promised.
I happily recommend this product.
Customer Review: Perfect, depending on your needs
Summary: 5 Stars
As most others have said here, this product provides a lot of overhead storage space in an area which otherwise might have gone to waste. Instructions could have been slightly clearer, but box packaging and installation hardware (screws, etc.) were laid out perfectly. While the vertical support pieces may seem too "bendy", they more than adequately support the intended weight. Plus, the fact that they do allow for some "give" side to side makes this a very forgiving kit to install. I was off by quite a bit in my 2nd install (bought 2 of these); thinking how good I did the first, I rushed the second. Didn't drill the holes for the mounting plates quite parallel to each other (actually more than an inch off, which is a lot), but this thing still went up fine and isn't worse for the experience. Can't speak for others out there, but this met my needs just fine and the 250 lb. weight limit is more than enough for me.Customer Review: Great storage system
Summary: 5 Stars
I needed extra storage in my garage so i was looking for something that would hang from the ceiling as I had plenty of space above the garage doors. At first I was planning on building somethign myself, but when I found these HyLoft systems, I immediately bought 5 of them to install in my garage. As always, Amazon shipped them for free based on my choice and low and behold showed up 2 days later. So, then I had to decide the spacing and such for the install. Once I did that, I got out my ladder the few tools required for the install and set to work. In less than 45 minutes, I had the first one up. By the time I was done with the fifth one I purchased, I was down to 30 minutes per install. So now I have cleared the floor in my garage by throwing everything up on these storage systems. I would definitely recommend these for ease of installation and what appears to be something that will hold up over time.Customer Review: Easy Install and Excellent design!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just ordered two more to add to the three I put up last week. (The latest two were on a Gold Box Special). These are very easy to install once you locate the joists in your ceiling.
I was able to install them without any help and had three up in about 3 1/2 hours. I have room for two more, hence my additional purchase. (I have also ordered two of the Hyloft 45"X15" shelving systems based upon the high quality of their overheads.
One recommendation: I did NOT use the nails for setting the original brackets as the directions specify. I used a one-inch screw that allowed me to immediately get the bracket off if I missed the middle of the joist on the first try. The 4 nails included are weak, and if you miss you probably won't be able to use the same nail again. Screw was MUCH easier and saved a great deal of frustration.
EXCELLENT, WELL MADE and THOUGHT OUT PRODUCT!