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: Hyloft Storage for my garage
Summary: 4 Stars
The Hyloft System is very simple, yet efficient. I put mine in the space above the garage door when open, and it works great. Putting it there limits the height by only 18 inches, so if more is needed, I suggest you place it along another wall. However, you are limited to 350 lbs per unit, so maybe 18 inches is enough. My only complaint is that if your rafters are like mine, spaced 18 inches apart, you must use those rafters to hold the full 45 inches of storage, allowing overlap both in front and back of the down-hangers. But it does not affect the look or functionality, I just wished they had a system to go from rafter to rafter allowing one to hang the Hyloft in spaces between rafters. Overall, I am very satisfied. And looking in Home Depot, I bought mine at Amazon with free shipping at $2.50 per unit less without paying taxes.Customer Review: great product
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought three of these for my garage and wish I would have done it a year ago. They are sturdy enough for most anything(I keep my real heavy stuff elsewhere, however), and actually look good hanging from the ceiling compared to the self-made racks I put on the walls. It took me and a friend about two and a half hours to put up all three. They fit perfectly over my automatic garage door (you can adjust the height). The space up there was useless otherwise. You'll need a socket wrench and a drill. You'll be drilling into studs, so a low voltage cordless may be a little weak for the job if you intend to install more than one like I did. A laser level will help if you are bad at straight lines like I am.
For the price, don't hesitate. If you put one up and have room for another, you'll probably end up buying another.
Customer Review: I wish I would have thought of this
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the BEST overhead storage system I have ever seen. I feel like building a second large garage just to install about 12 of these.
I have alway felt frustrated about all that wasted space above my garage doors and now I have something to put there (along with all of my winter sports products) and still have room for the tandem cayak I want to buy!!!!
This was the easiest one man overhead project I have ever taken on. Find the Stud, Drive a nail and then screw away. In less than an hour I was piling my stuff on this rack and who cares if I am a 1/2 inch off, this system forgives those mistakes that would have created multiple holes in the ceiling before.
If you have a garage and to much junk, this system is for you - buy 4 or 5 of these (but wait until I buy my stock in this company).
Customer Review: Excellent Storage Option
Summary: 5 Stars
I wasn't sure how this was going to be able to hold up to 250 lbs but after installing it, it's as strong as any steel shelving you would put in your garage. It is a very good kit and easy to install. The instructions say it only takes 1/2 hour for installation but with a raised ceiling (Not popcorn but a stamped image) it made the installation time about 1.5 hrs because finding the ceiling joists took forever. Once the base supports were in, the remainder was a snap. The instructions were easy to follow and clear. Only complaint was the pictures were a bit small so you have to go to the company website to look at installed examples to see the direction of the bases and bars.
If you have boxes you are constantly stepping over in your garage all the time, this is the storage option for you!
Customer Review: Good Product. Could be better.
Summary: 4 Stars
I was so excited that I found a product that would help create room in my garage. I purchased 5 of these units and called over a buddy to help me install them. First thing we noticed is that only ONE of the boxes had instructions in it. After reading the instructions, it was not clear that you need to measure 45" in one direction to make sure there is enough room to install the unit. It just states you need between 28-36 inches.
Next trying to install the units finding the studs was challenging but able to be accomplished. After installing all 5 of the units, they looked great. Not to mention, they can hold 250 pounds without a problem.
In short, if you can figure out how to put these things up properly they are a good buy and will definitely save you space in your garage.