Attaching metal shelving unit to wall?

[olds70supreme]

I have a metal shelving unit in my garage very similar to this:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200495773_200495773?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Storage%20%2B%20Organizers-_-Steel%20Shelving-_-24944&ci_sku=24944&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}&gclid=CKjX69Ob8LQCFYVFMgodQBEAwQ

I would like to free up some floor space by splitting the unit into two halves (top and bottom) and attaching to the wall overhead. I was a little leary about doing this because the frame wasn't originally designed for the moment this would create. However, what if I added a diagonal brace such as this to each shelf?

http://www.alfer.com/en/tips-info/product-tips/new-ideas-with-logika.html

Thanks.

 

[bdamico]

saferacks and the other overhead storage systems are nothing but boltless shelving components bolted to the ceiling. I didn't click on your link but I assume the principle is the same

 

[olds70supreme]

Sorry, should have explained what I was planning better. I would like to avoid counting on my roof joists to hold the load. The only thing the shelving unit would attach to is the wall studs via the rear two verticals of the shelving unit. The saferacks look to simply hang the vertical supports from the ceiling, so the loading is simpler than my way, which creates a moment about the attachment point (wall).

 

[bdamico]

Sorry, should have explained what I was planning better. I would like to avoid counting on my roof joists to hold the load. The only thing the shelving unit would attach to is the wall studs via the rear two verticals of the shelving unit. The saferacks look to simply hang the vertical supports from the ceiling, so the loading is simpler than my way, which creates a moment about the attachment point (wall).

sorry. i should have read better. having dealt with saferacks and a ton of boltless heavy duty shelving in the past, i suspect you'll need to brace the **** out of it.

 

[GreyOwl]

I have a metal shelving unit in my garage very similar to this:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200495773_200495773?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Storage%20%2B%20Organizers-_-Steel%20Shelving-_-24944&ci_sku=24944&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}&gclid=CKjX69Ob8LQCFYVFMgodQBEAwQ

I would like to free up some floor space by splitting the unit into two halves (top and bottom) and attaching to the wall overhead. I was a little leary about doing this because the frame wasn't originally designed for the moment this would create. However, what if I added a diagonal brace such as this to each shelf?

http://www.alfer.com/en/tips-info/product-tips/new-ideas-with-logika.html

Thanks.

As long as you have some solid mounts to the wall(2 1/2 to 3" lag bolts), I don't see why you couldn't add a couple of diagonal braces to each side and have what you want.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

What is the shelf going to hold as far as weight and bulk??

 

[olds70supreme]

I wouldn't climb on these shelves as they stand right now, so I don't expect to after I hang them. The heaviest shelves will hold about 50 pounds max, with the lightest only holding a stereo and ratchet straps.

 

[kbs2244]

An added diagonal from the stud at the top to the front edge would be the least I would do.