These devices find studs using a number of methods, ranging from sensing nails to measuring relative density behind the wall. In the case of the
Holey Rail™ steel pegboard system, standard segments are 48” (four feet) long, and wall stud location is irrelevant for mounting, just drive one screw directly into each stud, thru the nearest hole already in the
Holey Rail™. It’s that simple.
One thing you don’t have to worry about with a strong, high quality steel pegboard is sagging or metal fatigue due to the distance between studs. A steel pegboard worth buying is strong enough to bear its maximum load without additional reinforcement in the middle. The ultimate limiter should never be the metal pegboard itself, but the strength of its mounting. That means you should make sure your wall studs are strong and you devote care to mounting the system as instructed. Fortunately, mounting the
Holey Rail™ is fast and simple. You don’t need to build a frame as you might for wood or hardboard pegboard systems.
Thanks to the fact that you don’t need a frame or additional reinforcement beyond the mount, you can cover a great deal of space with a steel pegboard system – enough to get vertical storage out of any area with free space across two wall studs. Your next step should be to take measurements at mounting height to determine how large an object you can mount without it getting in the way of your vehicle. With the help of sturdy
peg hooks and
peg strappers you can hang nearly anything from a properly mounted steel pegboard – the strength of the mounting determines its capacity.
Big objects may interfere with your ability to park comfortably, however, so make sure to include a margin of error when calculating the area you can use for vertical storage. If you need extra guidance, hang tennis balls from your garage’s ceiling at stopping points so you can park your vehicle in the correct position every time. And of course, don’t forget about the garage door!
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Using Steel Pegboards in Your Garage
