Issue 1. I bought 2 sets of VersaRac overhead garage shelving and I'm having issues with the installation. The units are 4' x 8' (48" x 96")each. Unfortunately my joists are not spaced appropriately and as a result, I need to offset the difference in length (eg. 52" rather than 48"). I don't want to cut into the drywall to put in joist that will connect the two closest joists the the 48" mark. Here is a link to the suggested method for a joist install for this shelving. (https://imgur.com/a/b7U4PIq).
My thoughts are:
• Option 1:Screw a large 4"x4" (or 2- 2"x 4") into the drywall ceiling and then mount the bracket to it. I would use the same sized bolts( 3" lag bolts) used for the mounting bracket, to screw the 2x4's into the joists. The bracket is only 4 inches long, and requires 2- 3" lag bolts.
• Option 2: I have left over brackets that are approximately 27" long and they are made of the same material as the 4" install brackets.. i would use them similar to the brackets used in the image on the left for this type of shelving, and connect it to two joists. I would then be able to adjust where that corner fits based on the offset between the joists.The image on the right ( Others), most likely represents the design flaw of the Versarac system.
Issue 2. The instructions also say that the same joist cannot be used for multiple shelves. See picture on the right. I'm not sure if this matters. I figured that this had something to do with ceiling sag. The house was built in 2005 and is built solid.
I'm at the point where I will return these shelves and find something more versatile. My major concern with both options is that the brackets will not be able to support the load (up to 600 lbs for a 4x8 shelf) and they could fall onto both cars in the garage.
My thoughts are:
• Option 1:Screw a large 4"x4" (or 2- 2"x 4") into the drywall ceiling and then mount the bracket to it. I would use the same sized bolts( 3" lag bolts) used for the mounting bracket, to screw the 2x4's into the joists. The bracket is only 4 inches long, and requires 2- 3" lag bolts.
• Option 2: I have left over brackets that are approximately 27" long and they are made of the same material as the 4" install brackets.. i would use them similar to the brackets used in the image on the left for this type of shelving, and connect it to two joists. I would then be able to adjust where that corner fits based on the offset between the joists.The image on the right ( Others), most likely represents the design flaw of the Versarac system.
Issue 2. The instructions also say that the same joist cannot be used for multiple shelves. See picture on the right. I'm not sure if this matters. I figured that this had something to do with ceiling sag. The house was built in 2005 and is built solid.
I'm at the point where I will return these shelves and find something more versatile. My major concern with both options is that the brackets will not be able to support the load (up to 600 lbs for a 4x8 shelf) and they could fall onto both cars in the garage.
