FLEXIMOUNTS 4x8 Overhead Garage Storage Rack without Decking, Storage Organization System, Heavy Duty Metal Garage Ceiling Racks, 600lbs Weight Capacity, Black, Lite Series

This is a build I have been wanting to do for over a year... Part of why I didn't do it sooner was because I could never feel comfortable with how I was going to mount it to the ceiling… I have wanted to make an overhead air filter for a while to help clean the air in my garage/workshop, and last year my neighbor upgraded his home furnace and gave me his old blower. That was step one, but how to house it and mount it is what I was trying to get comfortable with. I thought about chains but was worried it would swing a lot from the force, I thought about mounting it to the ceiling directly with rubber bushings but was worried that the vibration and noise would still be an issue. And then, epiphany, I have an overhead rack in my garage for storage, but I didn’t want to buy another one just to not use the wire base. I found this FLEXIMOUNT system on amazon and for $60-$70 less than a rack with the wire base, I could get this one with NO BASE and modify it how I wanted. It took me maybe two hours to put together by myself, there were times where a second person might have been handy but definitely it can be a one person job. It is super sturdy, I think it is rated to 600 lbs. and after all the build of the enclosure I’m only around 100 pounds, so I’ll actually have additional storage above the shop as well! Can you tell I am super stoked. My other rack in the garage is a more "name brand" one but I can tell you, comparatively, this one is JUST AS STRONG, IF NOT STRONGER, and was for me even easier to put together by myself. And as mentioned, I think one of the best things is simply that you can buy it without a base and save so much money to have what you want. I am going to add some underneath brackets to hold wood and a few other upgrades, so I like that I could make my own base, I used 1/2 inch plywood, anything over 3/8's gives you the 600lb load limit.

Great product, went together ok. I agree with others, the instructions are terrible. But use common sense and you'll get it. Its been up for a few.months and is fully loaded. No deflecting, is of good quality

You need to be ready to work! These units arrive un-assembled and it’s highly recommended that you read the instructions before attempting to assemble it. You’ll need to purchase1/2”- 3/4” plywood as well as the bolts to attach the plywood to the frame. They offer self-tapping screws for attaching the plywood but I chose bolts, just to add more rigidity to the unit. I installed ours under a sloping roof to our carport and I did it alone, so I recommend buying some pizza and beer to get the next door neighbor over for assistance. The frame is extremely strong, once the plywood is attached to reinforce it. I think I could continue to fill it and the roof would come down from the weight before the unit came apart. Note: Their recommended load is no more than 600 lbs. I’m so used to having the storage unit that I don’t even notice it anymore. But, it’s been able to hold all of our outside storage needs for years. It was unused space above our heads and now it’s storage space. The alternative was to rent space and for the cost of the unit (and my free labor) we have a forever storage space and no monthly cost associated with it. I highly recommend this robust and sturdy overhead storage solution. As I said, it will require some labor to finish the unit, but it was worth it to us. nb. I’m 75 years old and installed it myself, so you younger people should have no problem assembling it.

Easy to install and very durable. Added plywood to stack items on and works great and looks good.

Man, this thing is a garage lifesaver, have to buy another one soon. It fits great in the garage with it having an adjustable height. Holds a metric crap ton of weight, and with the size, it's perfect for two rows of 27 gallon storage totes. It's super sturdy after everything is installed and you pick up some wood for the bottom. It was a brute to install, not easy to install by yourself, luckily I had help, even with two people it still was not the easiest. Will absolutely be purchasing another one, possibly two (the 3x6 would definitely make a great spot to store my ladders without taking up too much space).

Good quality and easy install. Would recommend. Just have to get your own decking.

40"x4'x8' (HxWxD) gives you a surprising amount of storage space you didn't have before. I purchased some nice sanded 4'x4' 15/32" plywood at a local hardware store to make this thing cheaper and better looking than the other version offered with a wire grid. Installation wasn't terribly awful by myself, but finding overhead studs in a fully dry-walled garage and marking holes was the most time-consuming part. Measure, re-measure, then measure one more time. Hello evening anti-flammatory medication for the back that night! Once the ceiling brackets were successfully installed, assembling and mounting the shelf itself was pretty straightforward. It all seems somewhat flimsy at first, being just thin gauge metal, but once fully assembled it's actually pretty darn sturdy once tightened down. By design the brackets allow for some play so I loosely installed everything until completely assembled. When I was satisfied everything was in order I then tightened all nuts, bolts and screws down. The shelf frees up a remarkable amount of space below, so overall I say mission accomplished. Despite claiming a 600lb capacity (with min. 3/8 plywood) I still knocked off 1 star for sturdiness. After assembly the shelf will still rock a bit if pushed. While I don't doubt the capacity claim of a static load I won't be looking to test that limit any time soon.

Used in crawl space under house. Works well to keep things off the ground.