How about Shelf ideas ?

[ludakris04]

I recently moved into my new home and am trying to figure out my storage needs in the garage before I begin unloading my 10x20 storage unit into it.

the garage is the typical 20x20 with 10 ft ceilings, or there abouts.

I would like to capitalize on overhead storage to allow two vehicles to fit.
I have thought of the over door loft, but for the span it seems a bit sketchy to me.
My other thoughts were corner shelves above the door. I would mount a couple 2x6's to the studs, then attach 2x6's at a 45 in the corners. I am not sure how far I could span the 2x6's though.

So, any other good thoughts? I am not looking to store engines or anything but also dont want to worry about them falling down.

Thanks...

 

[supra90turbo]

http://www.awc.org/calculators/span/calc/timbercalcstyle.asp

Pick up a couple DIY books at Home Depot. You should be able to span that easily, but it's all in how you build it. You could build it out of 2x10 pt and it could fail if it was built like a little tykes playhouse.

Overbuild it, and you will have no problems.

 

[87Hybrid]

How much room do you have over the door, I got one of htese a few years back and am very pleased with it.

http://texasgarages.com/hyloft.htm