Other Shelving Units

Lightweight angle iron shelving units are simply a low cost version of its heavyweight cousin. These light steel systems are strong enough to be used for household storage when they are stabilised and braced. It is unfortunate that on many occasions they are not properly stabilised or braced. In this state, they are unsafe.

As with the heavy angle iron systems, a shelf should be installed at ground level to form a rigid box structure. If this is not done the legs might buckle and topple the entire unit. If this leaves you a shelf short, then make use of a light wood frame to replace the bottom shelf. It is also possible to use more than one shelving kit to give you the option of either a taller unit and therefore more shelves or the same height of system but the shelves will be twice the depth affording more shelf storage space.

Alternatively, you could use wooden shelving systems. They are a lot more flexible than metal shelving. It is possible to make them any size or shape you want and this allows you to install them in any space you like.

Wooden shelving systems also have a more attractive appearance than their metal counterparts. Uprights and shelf edges can be rounded and bracing made decorative which makes them ideal for indoor use. If they are to be used indoors it is recommended that you finish them with wax or varnish. Paint is likely to scratch easily and will spoil the appearance.