![]() ![]() Cut corner notches for the vertical supports. Cut and place plywoodĬut a 4’x 8′ sheet of plywood in half the long way. Secure the 21″ boards to the front piece with 2 ½” screws. Install the 2″ x 4″ x 92″ board in the front, and secure to the front corner connectors with SD8 screws. Secure the sides to the corner connectors with SD8 screws. Level and secure to the garage wall in the studs with 2 ½” screws. ![]() Lift the shelf frame into place, installing the sides into the corner connectors. Again, use a stud finder to ensure you are installing the screws into the center of the beam. Install the second vertical support approximately 8′ from the first support in a support beam, again 24″ from the wall. If your beams are not visible, as in the photo below, be sure to use a stud finder. Install a vertical support 24″ from the wall, securing in place with 2 ½” screws into a ceiling support beam. Attach the corner connector to the respective ends of the 96″ board with SD8 screws. Attach a 21″ board at each location and secure with 2 ½” screws. On the 2″ x 4″ x 96″ board, measure and mark 2′, 4′ and 6′. Install a Rigid Tie corner connector on the end of each 22 ½” boards, mirroring each other, and secure with SD8 screws. Make the corner connectors mirror each other on the two vertical supports. On the bottom, attach a Rigid Tie corner connector and secure with SD8 screws, making the bottom of the connector flush with the bottom of the board. On top of the vertical supports, install a 20-gauge Rigid Tie connector and secure with SD8 screws. The shelf frame is assembled with Rigid Tie RTC2Z corner connectors and secured to the garage wall through the back of the shelf. The shelf is assembled with Rigid Tie RTR connectors supporting the front of the shelf to the ceiling. This measurement will be the vertical support length. For my garage, 35″ gave me plenty of space so the garage door would clear the shelving. 2 – 2″ x 4″ x 35″ wood – length may change depending on the garage door clearanceįirst, you’ll need to determine the distance between the highest movement of the garage door and the ceiling. ![]() Simpson Strong-Tie Wafer-Head #8×1 ¼” screws.2 ½” Strong-Drive® SD #9 Structural Connector Screws.4 – Simpson Strong-Tie® Rigid Tie RTC2Z corner connectors (1/2 workbench hardware kit).2 – Simpson Strong-Tie® 20-gauge Rigid Tie™ RTR connectors.Materials (for each 8′ long x 2′ deep shelf) The depth of the shelves are 2-feet deep but can be easily modified for 3-feet deep. Simpson Strong-Tie connectors make these DIY storage shelves easy to build and install. There is a lot of empty space above the garage door, so why not take advantage of it and add suspended garage shelves? These shelves are great for seasonal item storage and stuff that you want to keep but do not need that often. I’m always looking for great storage ideas and solutions, especially in the garage where things tend to pile up. We’re delighted to share her DIY garage shelves using the Simpson Strong-Tie® Workbench/Shelving Hardware Kit. She’s a tractor-driving, tool-loving mom of two. This Suspended Garage Storage unit was designed and built by Amy from Hertoolbelt. ![]()
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