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foundation perimeter sticking out - my storage problems

PoorOwner

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In my garage the 2 sides has concrete perimeter that sticks out about good 5" from the drywall and maybe 8" high This is creating a big issue because I wanted to get tall locker or base cab type cabinets, I really won't be able to install them without a huge gap behind. I had put some long things like levels, rulers, on the foundation sticking out that's the only good thing about it, to be honest looks messy.

I had thought about having one of those garage closet designer type companies to come build cabinets that hangs on the wall to eliminate this issue. They look neat. But gladiator is what I "partially" have and I see that they can be mounted on the wall as well (the tall locker 66x30x18"), with somewhat aweful amount of gear rail needed and another $30 adapter per locker. But it is what it is? I bet the gladiator might be about even with the custom order/built stuff and I take it with me when I move, and it is steel and not particle board stuff.

Has anyone precisely cut the wood and shim up so you'd have a platform even with the foundation? Then place whatever system you want?
 
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blacksporty

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I mounted mine on top of the ledge that sticks out and screwed the top to studs, been good for 13 years and I have those cheap melamine cabinets from HD. I did add a 2x4 support inside the top to screw into because the backing on mine cabinets are just chip board.
 

finn

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I built a subframe in my old garage, flush with the top of the "rat wall". Took care of the sloped (for drainage) floor at the same time
 

bad_idea

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My brother's garage had the same setup w/ the concrete block 8" high w/ the wall set back 4" or so. We built his work bench on the floor against the concrete block w/ the top against the wall. Place the base cabinets on the floor w/ a counter top against the wall.
 
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James E

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How high is the foundation wall? When I mounted base cabinets, I notched the backs of them at the bottom prior to installation so that they rested directly on the top of the foundation. It makes for a very solid mount since they're lagged to the wall studs and the carcasses are resting on a solid brick wall.
 

cdestuck

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Just as James suggested that would be a clean easy fix. And won't cause you to lose too much cabinet space.
 
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