What's stronger for shelving ?
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05-04-20, 10:48 AM
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What's stronger for shelving ?
An 8ft 2 x 2, or an 8ft 1 X 4?
For the vertical supports on some basement shelving.
Thanks.
For the vertical supports on some basement shelving.
Thanks.
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05-04-20, 02:20 PM
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05-05-20, 08:06 AM
All depends on how you plan to build them.
Depth of shelving, width of shelving unit, what the actual shelves are and how much weight they have to support.
You said you are attaching them to the ceiling joists.
Are they hanging from the ceiling joists or are they just attached for stability?
I would probably use 2X2 as it is easier to work with though harder to find good lumber.
Depth of shelving, width of shelving unit, what the actual shelves are and how much weight they have to support.
You said you are attaching them to the ceiling joists.
Are they hanging from the ceiling joists or are they just attached for stability?
I would probably use 2X2 as it is easier to work with though harder to find good lumber.
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05-05-20, 08:14 AM
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For the vertical supports on some basement shelving.
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05-05-20, 08:22 AM
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Yes - attached to the joists for stability. Shelves will be 18 X 24-ish 1/2" plywood. Nothing over 50# will be on each shelf..
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05-05-20, 08:31 AM
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If you use 2x2s for anything, it would be to make a frame for the plywood to sit on. Then you could attach that to the wall and vertical leg.
