Split my garage lengthways

[Lucas from Australia]

Hi I’m new. I’m moving house so losing my woodwork space which was my old garage.Our new garage has no ceiling, just A-framing. My wife will not sacrifice her side of our new garage, so I was thinking of designing a timber ceiling (or half ceiling) just on ”my side”, which is hinged and lowers to become a lengthwise wall When I want to do woodwork. Gas struts to lift again, I thought to add workshop elements to that wall which, when the wall is raised, simply fit between the rafters. Feels simple enough, I wondered has anyone done this or heard of it being done?
Lucas

 

[Mark_17]

We don't know the size so no idea how feasible this would be but it sounds like a lot of work. I'd bet a curtain setup would be simpler/easier/cheaper and just as effective.

 

[tool_scrounge]

My parents went with the permanent approach. They bought a set of the strongest used 8’ tall industrial shelves I have ever seen and built a wall down the middle. They bolted then back to back so Mom and Dad had their own dedicate storage. You could also one row alternating if a thinner profile was desired. Even in earthquake country, I never say that heavily loaded monster ever move.

 

[nadogail]

A wall of shelves could also serve as a support for an attic floor. The other side of the floor would be tied into an existing building wall.