I'm looking at putting some wire shelf storage in my garage and I was trying to decide if the "max load" shelving from Rubbermaid/Closetmaid is worth the additional cost. The max load stuff is rated at 100lbs per linear foot. I haven't found the weight rating for the "normal" stuff to compare. Has anyone used both before and can let me know if the max load stuff is worth the cost?

Thanks!

3/31/2013 10:02:21 AM

I know this isn't what you were asking about, but I have several of these: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Edsal-48-in-W-x-72-in-H-x-24-in-D-Steel-Commercial-Shelving-Unit-UR-245WGB/202067997#.UVhFcVfwCAA

They work well, are easy to put together, and hold everything I have put on them.

3/31/2013 10:18:30 AM

I don't know about other shelves, but 100lbs/foot is a really stout shelf for residential applications.
Commercial shelves are more around 300+.

3/31/2013 2:08:31 PM

http://store.closetmaid.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?top_category=10003&parent_category_rn=10066&langId=-1&storeId=10151&productId=10168&catalogId=10051&docname=ShoppingArea%2FCatalogSection%2FCategorySubsection%2FCategoriesDisplay.jsp&categoryId=10117&ddkey=http:CategoryDisplay

This is the "maximum load" garage stuff that I'm considering.

3/31/2013 4:50:28 PM

why not just build some out of 2x4 and OSB?

3/31/2013 6:51:39 PM

That's an option as well, albeit a less attractive one.

3/31/2013 8:13:08 PM

it's a garage

3/31/2013 8:31:31 PM

Depends on how you make them. My issue with wire shelving in a garage is that stuff gets caught on and in between the wires, and then I go into rage mode.

If you build your own you can customize them to your needs.

3/31/2013 8:58:23 PM

Thanks, I'll consider the DIY method as well.

3/31/2013 9:28:33 PM

I think wire shelves are much uglier than lumber/OSB shelving. and DIY shelving is so much more flexible and you won't have to worry about loading.

4/1/2013 8:44:24 AM

Do I need to use pressure treated for the parts that make contact with the garage floor? Or is non-treated fine since it's inside the garage?

4/1/2013 9:42:15 AM

don't need treated wood as long as your garage typically stays dry

In construction, you typically don't place wood/paper products (drywall)/etc. against concrete; however, for simple shelving supports (2x4 butt end on concrete floor, for example) and the like is fine. You'd probably never have an issue, but I still don't like the idea of having any wood (P/T or not) on concrete length-wise.

4/1/2013 11:20:14 AM

If possible, I'd highly recommend hang everything on the wall or suspend from the ceiling. It makes it so much easier to sweep and keep your garage clean and also find things when you drop screws, golf balls, groceries, etc. that like to roll under shelving and result in spider bites when you go to reach for them through the tangled mess of junk on the floor

4/1/2013 11:35:32 AM

that's a good point as well.

4/1/2013 11:47:00 AM

Cool - Good thoughts. Thanks again yall!

4/1/2013 1:28:56 PM

It looks like you have already made up your mind, but don't do the wire shelving.

Either go cheap with Shelve brackets http://www.lowes.com/pd_469385-37672-852011_0__?productId=4461613&Ntt=shelve+bracket&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dshelve%2Bbracket&facetInfo= and wood.

Or get some proper cabinents (either garage style, cheap ikea, or some ones from a refurb store)

4/4/2013 11:03:31 AM

I did my own and posted pics in the DIY thread. Thanks guys for your advice!

4/6/2013 9:27:47 PM