Long Span Shelving
If you have heavy duty storage needs, whether it be storage in a warehouse or workshop, your own garage or simply a storage room or shed, long span shelving is specifically designed for long life, even in adverse conditions, and heavy storage requirements. Long span shelving is typically constructed of steel for both its strength and durability, and comes pre-fabricated in a variety of sizes to suit your particular space, or you can have a long span shelf system custom made for your specific needs by many companies who provide this service. Long span shelving can be more expensive than standard shelving, and you may be wondering if it is an expenditure that’s really necessary for your storage needs. Here are the answers to some questions that may be currently bouncing around your head:
Do I really need long span shelving?
For this example, we will use your garage as the space in which you are debating the need for heavy duty shelves. Look around at your current shelves. What are you storing on them? Are the items heavy? Are there several heavy items on your shelves? Are any of your storage shelves beginning to sag under the weight of the items which they hold? This sag will be most prominent in the middle of the shelf. If you have a sagging shelf it is in imminent danger of giving out and the items upon it are in danger of being damaged as they crash to the floor. If this is the case, the investment you have already made in these now endangered items is easily worth protecting with the additional investment of some long span shelving; now you no longer need to worry about your shelving giving way under the weight of the items it holds, as long span shelves are designed to support a heavy load.
Can I buy long span shelving made of less expensive materials?
It’s possible to find shelving made of a lesser material, but steel is the most common for a very good reason. Long span shelves are designed to carry serious weight burdens and therefore are constructed of strong materials. Steel is a practical material for your storage needs for other reasons, as well. Steel is easy to clean, and resistant to damage from the elements. Shelving constructed of lesser materials can be prone to rusting, denting, and bending under a weight burden that is too heavy. If you want to minimize the potential for damage to your stored items, and having to buy new shelves again down the road, it is wise to make the sound investment of steel in the first place.
Can I buy long span shelving to fit my storage area?
Yes! You can buy ready to assemble shelving kits to fit nearly any space, or, for more complicated, industrial storage needs, there are many companies experienced in providing custom storage solutions.
Long span shelving is the logical solution for all of your heavy duty storage needs. Your investment in long span shelving is a sound decision that will last for years and years…and years to come!
Current Long Span Shelving Items on Ebay:
Rosewood Long Narrow Bookcase With Adjustable Shelving
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ANTIQUE FLAME CROTCH MAHOGANY WARDROBE 2 SHELVES DRAWER SPOON FOOT LONG MIRROR
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cargo van shelving three pieces 14'' x 46" x 7' long, 5' long and 3' long
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Pegboard Display- 58"T, w/2 long shelves, Folds Flat
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Heavy Duty shelving, Pallet rack 9 Ft Tall * 8.5 Ft long * 3 Ft Deep-3 shelves
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Large Lighted Display Cabinet 3 Shelves 70" long 37" High Pick up Only
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