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: Good value, takes some time to install
Summary: 5 Stars
The HyLoft units are composed of solid materials, come with great instructions (with videos on the web), and also look nice when finished. I purchased three of them to connect together, and they do fit together nicely with the stud layout in my garage. I don't think it would have worked as nicely if the studs in my garage ran the other direction, so you will want to check which way they run when planning your layout. The instructions restrict you from mounting more than two on any set of studs. Installation took me a lot longer than the 60 minutes suggested for each unit - I spent at least an hour just getting the brackets centered on the studs.
These issues do not affect my review - I give them 5 stars since they do work great and look nice too, just be sure to plan for your layout and consider it an all day project if you are putting up multiple units.
Customer Review: Great product
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered four of these units to get more space into my garage/workshop. They were well packaged, had good instructions and high quality materials. I really appreciated the small touches, such as carriage bolts that fit into the grid so you can tighten with just a wrench, self locking nuts and clear labeling on the small parts. The packaging of the nuts and bolts was really helpful. It's a small tray that holds everything in compartments so there's no sorting so you can just grab what you need and go. There are also extra parts clearly labeled as "extras".
Anyone with a reasonable comfort level with tools, especially a cordless drill/driver can easily put one of these units up in 45 minutes.
A word of advice - wear safety glasses. That should go without saying, but they will save you at least one trip down the ladder.
Customer Review: great product
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought three of these for my garage and wish I would have done it a year ago. They are sturdy enough for most anything(I keep my real heavy stuff elsewhere, however), and actually look good hanging from the ceiling compared to the self-made racks I put on the walls. It took me and a friend about two and a half hours to put up all three. They fit perfectly over my automatic garage door (you can adjust the height). The space up there was useless otherwise. You'll need a socket wrench and a drill. You'll be drilling into studs, so a low voltage cordless may be a little weak for the job if you intend to install more than one like I did. A laser level will help if you are bad at straight lines like I am.
For the price, don't hesitate. If you put one up and have room for another, you'll probably end up buying another.
Customer Review: I wish I would have thought of this
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the BEST overhead storage system I have ever seen. I feel like building a second large garage just to install about 12 of these.
I have alway felt frustrated about all that wasted space above my garage doors and now I have something to put there (along with all of my winter sports products) and still have room for the tandem cayak I want to buy!!!!
This was the easiest one man overhead project I have ever taken on. Find the Stud, Drive a nail and then screw away. In less than an hour I was piling my stuff on this rack and who cares if I am a 1/2 inch off, this system forgives those mistakes that would have created multiple holes in the ceiling before.
If you have a garage and to much junk, this system is for you - buy 4 or 5 of these (but wait until I buy my stock in this company).
Customer Review: Excellent Storage Option
Summary: 5 Stars
I wasn't sure how this was going to be able to hold up to 250 lbs but after installing it, it's as strong as any steel shelving you would put in your garage. It is a very good kit and easy to install. The instructions say it only takes 1/2 hour for installation but with a raised ceiling (Not popcorn but a stamped image) it made the installation time about 1.5 hrs because finding the ceiling joists took forever. Once the base supports were in, the remainder was a snap. The instructions were easy to follow and clear. Only complaint was the pictures were a bit small so you have to go to the company website to look at installed examples to see the direction of the bases and bars.
If you have boxes you are constantly stepping over in your garage all the time, this is the storage option for you!