Build a shelving unit in the garage or any room in your home is a great use of available wall space. Sturdy shelves should stand on the floor and be secured to the wall. Wood for the frame and shelves, screws and basic power tools are the materials needed prior to assembling your storage shelves. It is difficult to recommend a type of shelf material and be specific about the thickness and the spacing between supports as they depends so much on the weight being placed upon them and the grade of the material used. The comments below are for comparison purposes only and advice should, where possible, be obtained from the manufacturer or supplier of the shelf material.

This page only deals with the shelf material, see our other page for methods of supporting shelves. Material benefits : 1. Glass shelves are very stylish and of the moment, particularly when teamed with stainless steel supports. They will require regular cleaning, and should always be made from toughened glass. 2. Metal-grid shelves encourage air circulation and offer less surface for dust and dirt to collect. 3. Laminated shelves are fabulously versatile in the kitchen. They can be finished in contrasting colors or cut into interesting shapes for either decorative or practical purpose. 4. Melamine shelves are the ultimate fuss-free fitting. They come pre-finished, ready to be installed.

For the comparison below: A light load is considered to be small plants, vases, trinkets etc. A medium load is considered to be paperback books. A heavy load is considers to be large hardcover books, large plants etc. The actual classification of an intended load must be 'common-sense', if in doubt, build stronger and remember what a shelf was originally designed for before suddenly putting a heavy item on a shelf previously used for light objects. The overhangs at each end beyond the brackets should always be kept to a minimum, generally no greater than 20% of the distance between the support brackets. Dallas contemporary furniture blinds 247 Blinds are the leading online supplier of blinds. Buys roller and vertical blinds, velux, faux, wooden, venetian and roman panel blinds. All are made to measure and delivered free of charge and come in a range of styles, colours and shades.

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