| 8217;ll find steel shelving units in many different | | | | boltless designs are usually only available in smaller |
| commercial and residential areas. There are | | | | sizes. |
| several kits that are available, depending on the | | | | Look for These Features |
| durability and strength that is required, such as | | | | One of the most popular types of steel shelving |
| those for laundry rooms, garages, and even in | | | | are those with a cross back. This means that |
| warehouse environments. You can quickly | | | | there are bars that cross each other in the back |
| organise in room in your home or your business | | | | of the unit. These bars make the unit much |
| with just steel shelving and it’s less | | | | sturdier and you won’t have to worry |
| expensive than you might think. | | | | about the shelf collapsing. For commercial uses, |
| Choose the Shelves Carefully | | | | most experts recommend that a shelf can carry |
| No matter what type of business you own, there | | | | a load of up to 800 pounds. While wide shelves |
| will always be a need for storage. It may just be | | | | may provide more room, you want to ensure |
| for the reams of printer paper or for boxes of | | | | that the middle of the shelf is braced if the width |
| receipts, but storage solutions will always be in | | | | will exceed 48 inches. |
| demand. You want to be careful, however. If you | | | | If you will use the steel shelving in a humid |
| aren’t, you may end up with a unit that | | | | environment, then consider galvanised. This is a |
| promises to handle heavy loads, but buckles under | | | | special type of steel that has a thin layer of zinc. |
| the weight. This can cause injury to you or your | | | | It’s resistant to corrosion, but it is slightly |
| employees or you may end up with expensive | | | | more expensive than regular steel. Rust can |
| supplies and inventory that must be replaced. If | | | | quickly occur on traditional steel, so the zinc will |
| you need shelving that will last, steel shelving is | | | | act as a waterproof barrier. This type of shelving |
| simply the best way to go. | | | | is recommended for outdoor use. |
| All Sizes and Styles Available | | | | A Final Thought or Two |
| No matter what width, height, or depth of | | | | There are many storage options for both |
| storage solution you need, it’s available. | | | | residential and commercial areas. If you have |
| You may want shelves that number from two to | | | | questions about which type is best for either your |
| five – they are all available. Almost all of | | | | home or office, it’s best to contact a |
| the units available today allow you to move the | | | | salesperson and see which is recommended. With |
| shelves, so you can create a custom size that will | | | | the different environmental concerns, you |
| work perfectly for your needs. Some come in a | | | | certainly don’t want to throw your |
| boltless design, which makes assembly and | | | | money away on replacement shelving. Make an |
| installation very simple. However, if you are | | | | investment in the future with the best quality |
| storing very heavy items, the bolted designs can | | | | steel shelving. |
| handle a heavier load capacity. For this reason, | | | | |