Ceiling-mounted garage storage is a safety risk —
not because of the rack—because of what the rack is attached to.
Most garage ceiling trusses are designed to hold drywall and roofing materials, not hundreds of pounds of stored items. When weight is hung overhead, that load is transferred into a structure that was never engineered for storage. Over time, this can lead to sagging ceilings, cracked drywall, and structural damage — all while forcing homeowners onto ladders just to access their stuff. That’s the risk most people aren’t told about.
Ceiling mounted racks have been the "Go-To" for overhead storage
⚠️ 1. Truss Damage and Weight Risk
Drilling into ceiling trusses weakens your roof’s structure.
Even "heavy-duty" ceiling racks that claim to hold 400+ lbs will overload trusses that were never built for that kind of weight.
What can happen:
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Sagging ceilings
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Cracked drywall
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Bent trusses
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Even full roof failure
⚠️ 2. Hard to Reach, Easy to Get Hurt
Ceiling racks are usually mounted against side walls or over garage doors. This makes it very hard to get to your stuff without a ladder. That means climbing a ladder with no hands — increasing the risk of falls and injury.
✅ How ARackAbove Solves It
ARackAbove is a freestanding overhead garage rack.
It supports weight from the ground — not your ceiling. And it stands between the garage door opener and the front wall offering easy access ANYWHERE along its 4 ft shelf.
✔️ 1. No Drilling. No Truss Damage.
It uses a tension design for the legs, keeping it stable between your floor and ceiling.
That means:
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No screws
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No damage
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No stress on your roof
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Fully adjustable to fit 1-, 2-, or 3-car garages
✔️ 2. Built for Safety and Strength
Made from rust-proof aluminum, ARackAbove is tough enough for Florida heat and humidity.
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Holds up to 2,000 lbs safely on the ground
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No ladders, no climbing
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Your items stay secure and within reach
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Your feet stay on the floor
✔️ 3. Simple to Assemble
Forget stud finders and ceiling drills. With just a few tools — a wrench, level, and socket — you can build ARackAbove in about 2 hours.
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No installer needed (but you can use one if you want)
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No ceiling damage
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No permanent holes
If you move? Just take it down and bring it with you. It’s fully adjustable and 100% portable.
Safety First, Always
Traditional ceiling racks are risky.
They stress your roof, require ladders, and can void your warranty.
ARackAbove is different.
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Freestanding
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Safer
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Smarter
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Stronger
