What is overhead garage storage?
Overhead garage storage is a great innovative way to free up some floor space in your garage. No more tripping over bicycles and golf clubs. No more kicking the car out of the garage to make room for the canoe. If you’ve run out of storage space in your garage, just look up for a great alternative to traditional storage. Now you can get bike racks, loading rods, and heavy-duty platforms that are operated by an electric remote control switch to effortlessly raise and lower your storage items from the ceiling. Several items can be arranged in a variety of ways using the hooks and cables that come with the system. Whether you need somewhere to store your artificial Christmas tree and holiday decorations or all of the family bicycles, an overhead garage storage system goes on and beyond the traditional storage options of closets, cabinets, and wall shelving.
If this sounds like something you could use, just be aware that a minimum ceiling height of 8 ft (2.44m) may be required to install the system. When choosing which system would be the best for you, the biggest consideration will be the weight load of your storage items. Every model has a different weight capacity, so make sure you pick one that will accommodate your needs–now and in the future.
A popular overhead storage system on the market is the Garage Gator (formerly known as the Garage Gorilla). The Garage Gator uses a heavy-duty loading bar connected to an electric hoist system which is controlled with a keylock switch. It comes with hooks and cables so it can accommodate a variety of items. The Garage Gator comes in different models with different weight capacities. With the Garage Gator 220, you also have the option of attaching a 6 x 3 ft. platform to the electric hoist–that’s 18 sq. ft. of storage! When it comes to storage, every inch counts. So don’t forget the ceiling!
From the keyword “overhead” we can already derive with the definition of the term referring to a location above our heads which is the ceiling area of the garage. Overhead garage storage is basically a unit built sturdy enough to hold a certain amount of weight without breaking and spilling its contents all over the floor. It is often built using a pulley system that can be easily retrieved as the unit is usually out of reach even with a ladder.
Overhead garage storage is storage shelving that hangs down from the ceiling of a garage, usually using beams above the ceiling as support. They are considered good storage solutions, especially for those who wish to maximize their space yet still have a place to park their vehicles. The supports, as well as the shelving itself, can be metal or wood.
