HyLoft 540 45-Inch-by-45-Inch Overhead Storage System, White
by Hyloft
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of HyLoft 540 45-Inch-by-45-Inch Overhead Storage System, White
Customer Review: Great Product - One big disappointment
Summary: 2 Stars
This is a great product ... with one big disappointment in my case. Every piece in every box had multiple scratches and gouges down the the bare metal with rust beginning to show. They were so bad that people asked if I had bought them used.
I suspect that I received product that was misplaced for some years and was finally found and shipped out. The zip ties for holding multiple units together all snapped when I tried to pull them tight. I had to go buy new zip ties, which led me to believe that this was some very old product.
Bottom line: I suggest that you buy these locally if possible. Our Lowes had the same product for about a buck less. Returns would be much faster and convenient.
I agree with the other reviews that this is a well designed product. I put four up and my garage and I really like them. My only disappointment is with the condition of the product, which is why I can't give it more than two stars.
Customer Review: Excellent storage solution
Summary: 5 Stars
The Hyloft storage system is very well made and engineered, strong, durable and fairly simple to install. The most important aspect of the installation is to be sure to bolt the support pieces into the ceiling joists using the lag bolts included in the box and not to hang them from the drywall or plaster with hollow wall anchors. The tools needed are a drill, small drill bit, stud finder, tape ruler, wrench or socket set and a pencil. The system is adjustable and is able to hang from cathedral ceilings. I tightened the bolts very well which prevents the Hyloft from moving or swinging when I am loading it.
The ceilings in my garage are fairly low (approx. 10 feet from the floor to the ceiling) so my Hyloft couldn't hang down too low and couldn't be installed above the garage door. However, the amount of storage space afforded by this system is still quite large and convenient. I have purchased a second Hyloft and highly recommend it.
Customer Review: A studfinder is your friend!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased two of these racks to utilize space over my garage door.
The hardest part of the whole installation ordeal was locating the joists in the finished ceiling of the garage. And it's ALL about locating the joists.
Once you've located the joists, the rest of the install takes maybe 30 more minutes per rack.
Very nice. We're really pleased with the functionality.
The ONLY shortcoming is that there is no lateral bracing. This means you shouldn't take your crates and shove them across when you put them in the rack, you need to lift them onto place, otherwise the whole thing tends to "wiggle." I am considering the purchase of some thick metal strapping from Home Depot (or similiar place) to use to provide extra bracing.
The instructions were good, I recommend reading them through twice so that you're not reading them on the ladder...
Enjoy!
Customer Review: Flexible Storage Option
Summary: 5 Stars
Cleaning the garage was a 3 day project. We filled a dumpster and sent a vanload to charity, but there were some things I needed to store, and the only space was overhead.
I bought 4 of these and it does take a while to find the beams, drill the holes, and mount them. However, the process is straight forward, and if you follow the directions, you will endup with plenty of additional storage space.
What I liked most was the variable height. Some areas would accept a shelf a bit closer to the ceiling while others would allow the full extension. It all worked ! Now those suitcases, coolers, and other items we do use are close at hand but out of the way.
I ordered 4. It turns out they were shipped from different warehouses. One arrived a day ahead of schedule, and the other 3 were right on time. Everything came exactly as promised.
I happily recommend this product.
Customer Review: Perfect, depending on your needs
Summary: 5 Stars
As most others have said here, this product provides a lot of overhead storage space in an area which otherwise might have gone to waste. Instructions could have been slightly clearer, but box packaging and installation hardware (screws, etc.) were laid out perfectly. While the vertical support pieces may seem too "bendy", they more than adequately support the intended weight. Plus, the fact that they do allow for some "give" side to side makes this a very forgiving kit to install. I was off by quite a bit in my 2nd install (bought 2 of these); thinking how good I did the first, I rushed the second. Didn't drill the holes for the mounting plates quite parallel to each other (actually more than an inch off, which is a lot), but this thing still went up fine and isn't worse for the experience. Can't speak for others out there, but this met my needs just fine and the 250 lb. weight limit is more than enough for me.