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HyLoft 00540 45" X 45" Overhead Storage System

Description: Maximize storage space in a garage, basement or attic with the innovative Hyloft Deluxe Ceiling Mounted Shelf. This generous patented design is created especially to hang from the ceiling and durably hold up to 250 lbs. It is forged of powder coated steel, has a storage capacity of over 30 cubic ft. and easily adjusts in height from 16" to 34".

Reviews (19):

HyLoft Overhead Storage
Reviewer: R. D. Whittle Las Vegas, NV, USA 10-09-2005
The product is exactly as advertised. I placed four lofts in my garage. The installation is basic and the instructions are good. Bolting the mounting plates into the ceiling of the garage is the most work. If you have a 7/16" socket adapted to a drill, it would make the mounting plates a lot easier. They even provide extra hardware incase you drop and lose something.

Hyloft storage unit
Reviewer: Bobby Joe 10-06-2005
Very well designed. You could probably make on yourself with available parts, but this negates the need to do so. Probably cost's you a few extra bucks, but everything you need is in the box.

Quite simply the best storage you can buy
Reviewer: John Peters Boynton Beach, FL 09-28-2005
Truly awesome, and awe inspiring. I have two of these in my garage now, and I think I will eventually fill up most of my ceiling space with these HyLoft systems. They are a cinch to install, the hardest part for me was to find the studs in the ceiling to hang from. (Hint: if you have a crappy studfinder like I do that doesn't work through popcorn ceilings, just try banging nails into the ceiling every inch or two, until one sticks or is hard to pound in. That's the stud.)

Although I was a bit nervous at first standing/sitting under one of these overhead storage systems, both of my crappy installations have help up for 6 months or more, with no loosening, etc.

Their adjustability is nice, but maybe not really needed, after you have the system installed you're not going to really want to adjust the height of it, but I guess you can if you need to. I have it adjusted to about in the middle for height, and I can put full-size totes/rubbermaid storage bins on the shelfs, and have room for more of my clutter on top of them.

Maybe someday I will be able to park my car in my garage using these HyLoft systems.

Nah, I'll just probably buy more crap.

From Amazon.

Great Storage, and extra parts in the kit!
Reviewer: B. Waller "bcwaller" Redondo Beach, CA 09-11-2005
I saw this at my sister's house and knew I had to have it. I bought two units and installed them both in a few hours. The hardest part was finding the studs and dealing with having to work on the ceiling. Ither than that, the instrauctions were clear, all the parts were there (no extra holes needed to be drilled - I think the other reviewer either got a bad kit or got confused), and they included extra screws and other vital hardware that you could be in trouble if you lost just one

Extra work!!
Reviewer: Rogelio R. Posadas Jr. CA,United States 09-05-2005
The storage is pretty good and very strong; finding the stud and measuring are the most challenging part. It is not a big deal for me, since I am not new to this kind of job. The most disappointing part was finding one of the braces that dont have a holes in it.

The steel brace was relatively thick, so I have to go to a hardware store to buy an electric drill and metal bit to add the holes myself. Holes because there are two holes on each end, and one of the ends are missing holes. I just hope that hardware store is open because today is holiday (labor day)

I hate to think that Hyloft ship the product anyway knowing that these important holes are missing. Because, if you bought it already it is more a hassle to send it back than putting the holes yourself, plus the fact that you have to wait, and explain what is the problem. This is an example of a lousy Quality assurance. So I am putting the holes myself. My rating would have been 5 star if not for this. If a regular and NOT a handy guy bought this and encounter this same proble, he would have been so frustrated and would return it, and if you do; you would blow your weekend project.

I bought two of this storage system and one of them is fine.

Great Product - One big disappointment
Reviewer: Keith Forbes "Keith" Oregon 08-22-2005
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.

junk off the garage floor
Reviewer: C. Russell Southgate Michigan USA 08-19-2005
My sister in Arizona had this overhead storage system and recommended it to me. She was right. It worked exactly as described. I am trying to organize my garage and wanted something to get the christmas tree and stuff off the floor. It all hangs above our heads and out of the way. I would say it was easy to install, but I didn't do the installation. I was watching my husband install it and he did not appear to have any problems.

Great Storage!
Reviewer: T. Robey 07-20-2005
This is the 5th one of these I bought. I have moved a ton of stuff off the floor of my garage. Our garage is tall so I was able to create a shelf about 24" high. I also bought the ladder accessories. Pretty easy install and can be done with 1 person like the box says.

A great value !
Reviewer: Garbo "old pounder" Catalina, AZ 06-30-2005
i installed two of these units on my finished garage ceiling in about two hours. the only difficulty i experienced was in locating the rafters and getting the appropriate spacing between the down brackets. the whole job amounts to drilling four holes, mounting the brackets, and bolting the assembly together. it's a breeze. i would suggest to the manufacturer that they provide a template on the box cover which could be used to simply locate the center hole for the down brackets on the same rafter. this would save time and make the whole job easier. the fit and finish for this product is outstanding, and i'm extremely pleased with the results.

They Mean It When They Say 250 Pounds Max Load
Reviewer: Dipper Lips "DIP" Medusa, NY USA 06-29-2005
This is, or should I say, was a great product. The Dipper installed this item in my garage last summer to give my hotrod Kia some breathing room. It was very easy to install with easy to follow instructions and basic tools. I had a garage sale this spring and got rid of lots of junk resulting in this fine product hanging empty the last month or so. Last week, some of my hunting pals came over for a barbeque and beer bash. Some of the guys got themselves a teensy-weensy bit gassed and Dipper, ever the responsible citizen, let them stay overnight to sleep it off. But Dipper never got to sleep that night as two of them snored like bandsaws while another had, shall we say, errrr, butt burp issues? Hemmed in by wall to wall cacophony and gas that could kill a swamp rat, I decided (foolishly) to bring a foam sleeping pad to the garage for use under The Dipper in the empty HyLoft Overhead Storage System. All was fine, quiet, and noxious-fume-free until all 265 pounds of me rolled over the first time. Fortunately the Kia's hood broke my fall (mostly). It is also very hard to climb out of this fine product laying at an angle in the dark wedged between a Kia and a wall when very, very surprised and half loopy. Use this product as advertised, but do not get any brilliant ideas if you weigh more than 250 pounds. They mean it and so do I!!!

I wish I would have thought of this
Reviewer: D. Knepp Northampton, PA United States 04-28-2005
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).

Hyloft storage unit--right price, easy to install
Reviewer: B. J. S. San Juan Capistrano, CA 03-22-2005
This is an easy unit to install, even if you are doing it on your own. I know there are other women out there who are managing the household...and everything else...don't worry! The first one took me 3 hrs, the second went up within an hour. I was able to do it on my own without a problem. If you are installing a second unit on the same ceiling joist (up to two allowed) both units can share an "L" bracket, saving you time. I didn't realize this in time. The hardware comes in a nice, labeled packaged (not all thrown in one bag). And, there is a baggie containing spare hardware... comes in handy if you are a klutz like me and drop things from the top of the ladder. Also, this is a forgiving unit. You will be good to go even if you didn't install each "arm" perfectly square. The easy installation, forgiving nature and price make this the perfect solution. Don't forget the safety glasses, you'll need them. The horizontal racks come in three pieces. Makes it easy to handle and lift. I think I will also zip-tie the horizontal racks together. Good luck.

Best purchase made for storage!
Reviewer: S. Lee S. Lee 01-16-2005
Bought mine back in 2003 when we moved into our new house. Of course, there's NO place to store anything in the house, so had to find some way to make room. Noticed lots of room in the garage, especially over garage door (11 ft ceilings). Bought 1 of the 4'x4'. Fits with no touching, or any other problems (well, except finding studs to mount to the ceiling)! Bought 2 more and now I have to room I needed for boxes and decorations and baby stuff and whatever else I need to put away! Simple, easy to install by yourself, and relatively cheap now (I paid $79.95 for mine, looks like they lowered the price by $20)!

Great Storage System
Reviewer: M. Braunschweig Colorado 01-04-2005
I found this to be a very good upper storage system. I would advise:
1) read the instructions carefully. really only strange point is the way you mark where you will place the L-brackets on the ceiling
2) if you are going to make a continuous shelf, map out on the rafters where everything will fit togeter.
3) verify spacing on the rafters ( I have Shea home and a couple of the rafters where off by over an inch)
4) get a laser for marking the lines on the ceiling as that is an odd angle. I found that so much easier to work with.
5) work with googles before the dust gets in your eyes while drilling straight up.

This is probably the best system I have ever seen.

Well designed - Nice packaging - Easy to install
Reviewer: Michael Blessing 01-03-2005
This is a well-designed product. It came packaged well, had good instructions, and was easy to install. The hardware packaging and labelling is the best I've seen in any product I've ever bought that required installation.

Excellent Product
Reviewer: Michael J. Ziak "mjziak" Illinois USA 12-08-2004
I purchased one of these last year and it found it to be the best idea for my limited storage space. I ordered another one this year and found that they shortened the unit by 3". Not sure why they did this, but that little bit of extra space does come in handy.

Installation was a breeze, especially since is the 2nd one I've put up. I would have given this 5 stars, but the reduction in size from last years model was a negative for me.

great product
Reviewer: gadget fool Orange County, CA 11-28-2004
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.

Very forgiving! Very well designed! No more `rats!
Reviewer: MartyHansen Los Angeles, CA USA 10-08-2004
I was shopping for a garage ceiling storage system and, based upon the Amazon reviews, I settled on this one. I've been very happy. Not only was the HyLoft Overhead Storage System less expensive than others (and Amazon easily had the best price), I've found it to be very forgiving and very well designed.

The foundation of the HyLoft system are a pair of rigid trapeze like structures which hang down from the ceiling. They can be spaced any number of distances apart -- wherever your ceiling joists (beams) are -- which is very convenient. (With other systems, by contrast, the distances between the supports are fixed). What's also great about the HyLoft system is that it goes up in very small pieces. First the ceiling brackets, then the arms and cross-braces, and finally the three-piece grate which makes up the base. It's easily a one-man job, so no one needs to hang around to help hold the unit up against the ceiling for you.

Lastly, it's also not absolutely critical that everything be placed in exactly the right place. If you're off by a little here or you're a little crooked there, everything is still going to work out fine.

The most difficult part of the entire process is finding the edges of the joist, but this has been made easier too. Just get one of the newer stud finders from Zircon. Mine blinks and throws out a line of light when it reaches the EDGE of the joist. I use blue masking tape (rather than pencil) to keep my ceiling clean. Having both edges marked allowed me to hammer and drill with confidence. (I didn't make a single bad hole once!)

Each 45" x 45" unit is precisely sized to fit those 15 gallon red-topped plastic storage boxes one gets at Home Depot. Each HyLoft rack will hold a DOZEN boxes each! I had originally ordered the 4 ft. by 4 ft. HyLoft racks, but Amazon sent me the 45" x 45" version instead. But since each unit still held twelve storage boxes, I was just as happy! And the slightly smaller size gave me more room around the sides - which made loading boxes into it that much easier.

I have a three-car garage with roll-up doors (one is a double), and I was able to put up five racks (fully extended to 27") in the area behind the garage door motors. That's 5 x 12 boxes or 60 boxes total storage! I was also able to mount two more racks towards the front - above where the doors roll up into - on the double-sized door. Since these were limited to 16" inches in depth, I was only able to hold another six boxes on each (twelve all together for both), for a total of 72 boxes of storage (or the rough equivalent when one takes into account the odd-size pieces of luggage, picnic coolers, tool boxes, and the like). This left my floor totally clear - for bicycles and my lawnmower -- which I had a hard time getting to earlier! (Needless to say, my garage was an absolute mess before I got the HyLofts!)

Since the HyLoft units are limited to about 250 pounds each, I put the heavier items in the front racks which could only hold a single layer of boxes.

My wife was exceptionally pleased - but mainly because she was confident that we had rats living in and amongst all of the boxes. (We didn't, but I didn't mind that she thought that - since it kept her out of the garage, and my little domain! "Hey honey, was that a rat?") Now she's talking about putting a billiards table or a ping pong table in the garage, so I guess making the change was definitely for the better.

The HyLoft Overhead Storage System is one that I would wholeheartedly recommend!

Great product
Reviewer: Dennis E. Simmons Dallas, Texas 09-11-2004
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.

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