building garage shelves

nycjas26 · 07-16-2010, 09:40 PM

hey im a nube trying to build storage shelves in my garage..the garage has concrete walls and i'm unsure about mounting anything to the walls so i was skepticle about a stand alone shelf with maybe 2 4x4's at every 6ft and some "dek-blocks" to support them http://www.cci-industries.com/images.../dek_block.png and i guess go on from there.. does this sound too far-fetched ? thanks

Just Bill · 07-17-2010, 07:14 AM

Are the walls concrete or cement block?? Either way, tapcon screws work in both, and when correctly installed with the proper drill size can hold quite a bit of weight.

I don't quite understand your idea of use precast post bases for support.

scarrylarry · 07-18-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Bill

Are the walls concrete or cement block?? Either way, tapcon screws work in both, and when correctly installed with the proper drill size can hold quite a bit of weight.

I don't quite understand your idea of use precast post bases for support.

Bill has a great idea IMO! I was thinking concrete anchors,pre drill set the anchors and bolt shelving to wall.If your thinking precast concrete pier type supports I would be worried about the shelving toppling over.
scarrylarry

07-16-2010, 09:40 PM	#1
nycjas26 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 5	building garage shelves hey im a nube trying to build storage shelves in my garage..the garage has concrete walls and i'm unsure about mounting anything to the walls so i was skepticle about a stand alone shelf with maybe 2 4x4's at every 6ft and some "dek-blocks" to support them http://www.cci-industries.com/images.../dek_block.png and i guess go on from there.. does this sound too far-fetched ? thanks

07-17-2010, 07:14 AM	#2
Just Bill Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 3,098	building garage shelves Are the walls concrete or cement block?? Either way, tapcon screws work in both, and when correctly installed with the proper drill size can hold quite a bit of weight. I don't quite understand your idea of use precast post bases for support.

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