Why Most Overhead Garage Storage Is a Bad Idea
Most Florida garages aren’t made for overhead storage — just to park cars.
When homeowners run out of space, they often shove boxes and decorations into blazing hot attics that can hit 140 degrees. Others try hanging racks from the ceiling, not realizing they’re putting their roof at risk and jeopardizing their safety.
Here’s what builders and rack companies don’t tell us:
Roof trusses are only meant to hold your roof and ceiling drywall.
Not bins. Not boxes. Not 500 pounds of family memories.
When you add weight to trusses, it puts pressure where it doesn’t belong.
That can lead to:
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Cracked drywall
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Sagging ceilings
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Bent trusses
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And even structural failure
As one Florida truss engineer put it:
“Unless your attic is built for storage, don’t put anything in it.”
Ceiling racks can also:
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Void your home warranty
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Lead to expensive structural repairs
They’re sold as an “easy upgrade” — but the damage will only take a couple years.
There’s a Smarter Way to Store Overhead
ARackAbove are freestanding overhead racks that don't attach to your ceiling at all.
They stand on the floor — where the weight belongs, taking up no space.
That means:
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✅ No drilling. No truss damage.
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💪 Holds up to 2,000 lbs — safely supported by the ground
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📏 Adjustable to fit 1, 2, or 3-car garages
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🚚 Portable — take it with you when you move
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🌴 Rust-proof aluminum — built for Florida heat and humidity
No ladders. No holes. No risk.
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Why Florida Homes Need Freestanding Storage
Most Florida homes weren’t built for storage — and it shows.
Wood is grown fast and ceilings are fragile. Attics are ovens.
Yet people keep stuffing boxes where they don't belong and risking serious damage.
Retirees shouldn’t be climbing ladders or hauling bins overhead.
Renters can’t afford to damage ceilings with lag bolts and brackets.
HOAs want clean, reversible upgrades.
This is exactly why ARackAbove exists:
An Overhead storage rack that protects your home, your stuff, and your peace of mind.
Store Smart, Stay Safe
ou don’t need to drill into trusses or roast keepsakes in the attic.
Ceiling racks put your home at risk. Attics put your body at risk. ARackAbove does neither.
It’s strong. Safe. Simple to install.
And it’s the only overhead storage system that stands on the ground — not on your roof.
👉 Call (407) 474-1214 to see why more Florida homeowners are choosing storage that safe, accessible and portable.
