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 storage system
Summary: 5 Stars
I needed extra storage in my garage so i was looking for something that would hang from the ceiling as I had plenty of space above the garage doors. At first I was planning on building somethign myself, but when I found these HyLoft systems, I immediately bought 5 of them to install in my garage. As always, Amazon shipped them for free based on my choice and low and behold showed up 2 days later. So, then I had to decide the spacing and such for the install. Once I did that, I got out my ladder the few tools required for the install and set to work. In less than 45 minutes, I had the first one up. By the time I was done with the fifth one I purchased, I was down to 30 minutes per install. So now I have cleared the floor in my garage by throwing everything up on these storage systems. I would definitely recommend these for ease of installation and what appears to be something that will hold up over time.Customer Review: Easy Install and Excellent design!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just ordered two more to add to the three I put up last week. (The latest two were on a Gold Box Special). These are very easy to install once you locate the joists in your ceiling.
I was able to install them without any help and had three up in about 3 1/2 hours. I have room for two more, hence my additional purchase. (I have also ordered two of the Hyloft 45"X15" shelving systems based upon the high quality of their overheads.
One recommendation: I did NOT use the nails for setting the original brackets as the directions specify. I used a one-inch screw that allowed me to immediately get the bracket off if I missed the middle of the joist on the first try. The 4 nails included are weak, and if you miss you probably won't be able to use the same nail again. Screw was MUCH easier and saved a great deal of frustration.
EXCELLENT, WELL MADE and THOUGHT OUT PRODUCT!
Customer Review: Good, but the ad photos are a bit misleading
Summary: 4 Stars
This product seems to work well once installed, and installation should be easy for most (my situation was a bit harder due to the height of my garage ceiling and my desire to have it hang a little lower from the ceiling). I haven't fully tested the weight capacity, but I'm sure it will hold up.
However, the pictures suggest that you can install them in an "L" pattern in a corner. That seems all but impossible, because the ceiling joists only run one way, and a row of them along a wall would need to be installed along a wall that is perpindicular to the joists. This makes sense once you do one, but it is not obvious when you are considering the purchase. I suppose you could create that configuration by jerry-rigging it somehow, perhaps by screwing 2x4s to your ceiling that are perpindicular to the joists, but that would be a bit much to deal with.
Customer Review: Good value, takes some time to install
Summary: 5 Stars
The HyLoft units are composed of solid materials, come with great instructions (with videos on the web), and also look nice when finished. I purchased three of them to connect together, and they do fit together nicely with the stud layout in my garage. I don't think it would have worked as nicely if the studs in my garage ran the other direction, so you will want to check which way they run when planning your layout. The instructions restrict you from mounting more than two on any set of studs. Installation took me a lot longer than the 60 minutes suggested for each unit - I spent at least an hour just getting the brackets centered on the studs.
These issues do not affect my review - I give them 5 stars since they do work great and look nice too, just be sure to plan for your layout and consider it an all day project if you are putting up multiple units.
Customer Review: Great product
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered four of these units to get more space into my garage/workshop. They were well packaged, had good instructions and high quality materials. I really appreciated the small touches, such as carriage bolts that fit into the grid so you can tighten with just a wrench, self locking nuts and clear labeling on the small parts. The packaging of the nuts and bolts was really helpful. It's a small tray that holds everything in compartments so there's no sorting so you can just grab what you need and go. There are also extra parts clearly labeled as "extras".
Anyone with a reasonable comfort level with tools, especially a cordless drill/driver can easily put one of these units up in 45 minutes.
A word of advice - wear safety glasses. That should go without saying, but they will save you at least one trip down the ladder.