If you’re like pretty much everyone ever, space is tight in your garage. But that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. You have plenty more options than you think. The best solution is to build up instead of out. That applies especially to finding the right place to put your bike. But don’t jump into anything you’re not prepared to do correctly. Believe it or not, it’s a lot easier to mess up a bike rack than it is to do it right. But, if you follow these instructions, that rack will last you years, effectively cutting out the stress of finding a place to put your bike whenever you get home from a good ride. Here’s the bike rack guide, brought to you by your local Somers garage doors installer.
The first tip is that if you’re looking to hang a bike for a child, you should do so on the wall instead of the ceiling. That’s because if it’s too high, your child will not be able to access it as he she pleases. That’s a burden you probably don’t really feel like dealing with.
However, if it’s for a bike or yours, or for someone who is of a height and strength to retrieve a bike from the ceiling, feel free to place it up top or to the side. The most important thing to remember, is that your hooks are extremely snuggly attached to the wall or ceiling. If they fall out, that’s going to not only mean damage to your bike, but also whatever it falls on. And if you’re using your garage for what it’s supposed to be used for, the thing it falls on could quite possibly be your car, and nobody wants that.
The next tip pertains to spacing. Remember, you’re doing this because space is tight. The last thing you need is to hammer in some hooks, waste a bunch of time, only to find that your bike doesn’t even fit in the space you put them. Yeah that happens and it’s no fun, so plan ahead by measuring out exactly how long and tall your bike is and then make sure that length and width is available on the wall space you plan to use.
You’re going to want to locate ceiling joists, maybe in your attic. If that’s not an option, you also have the option of using a stud finger on the ceiling. Figure out where the joists will face and the distance from the wall that the first one will start. Then measure to check the location of the joist with a nail. Then drill holes that are smaller than the hooks. This will ensure that they remain stable. To be safe, just make sure the second hook also it touching a ceiling joist. Feeling a bit lost? Watch this tutorial.
Your garage should be a place of zen, where bikes can hang freely, cars can stay free of burglars and the wear and tear of the elements. And the doors stay pretty and secure. If you’re interested in investing in a better garage, call Hudson Valley Overhead Doors and Operators, your local Somers garage doors installer, at (845) 876-2772 today.