Materials, Ratings and Assembly

Steel

Shelving posts, cart frames and wardrobe frames are 1 in or 2 in square tube. Lockers and cabinets are 18 gauge sheet. Heavy duty decks are 12 gauge. Everything is welded, degreased, then powder coated and oven cured. Powder coat is a dry, matte finish that does not chip the way paint does; if you do scratch it, a dab of matching enamel covers it.

Wall track and hangers are galvanized before powder coating for use in damp garages.

White Oak

All oak is solid, kiln dried white oak. Drawer boxes are dovetailed oak with solid oak bottoms. Shelves are glued-up boards, 1 in to 1.25 in thick. The finish is a hardwax oil: it soaks into the grain rather than sitting on top, so it feels like wood and can be spot repaired. Wipe spills promptly. Re-oil once a year in high traffic spots, every two to three years elsewhere.

Load Ratings

Ratings are per shelf or per rail, evenly loaded, with the piece anchored as directed. A 300 lb shelf means 300 lb spread across it, not 300 lb stacked at one end. Rails are rated with the weight hung along the full length.

Assembly

Boltless shelving goes together with a rubber mallet. Framed pieces use hex bolts and the key in the box. Lockers, benches, bookcases and the corner tower arrive assembled. Anything over 60 in tall ships with a wall anchor and we expect you to use it.

Measuring

Measure the wall, then subtract 1 in on each side for clearance. For closet systems, check stud spacing with a finder before ordering; our standards are drilled for 16 in and 24 in centers. Ceiling height must be at least 2 in more than the listed height of any tall piece.