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Behind the Scenes
SOS USA vs the competition. It’s Apples verses Cannonballs: Features and Benefits
When Comparing Overhead Storage Systems
Consider These 10 Factors Before You Buy
- Installation
- Steel Gauge
- Protective Finish
- Safety Lip
- Load Capacity
- Adjustable Distance From Ceiling
- Modular Fit
- Multiple Sizes
- Accessories
- Portability
- Warranties
Factors You Should Consider Before Buying
An Overhead Storage System
- Installation: SOS not only provides your storage system but our price also includes
a professional installation. Our fully trained and certified installers can have your entire storage system ready to load in less than 3 or
4 hours in most cases. We have thousands of units of experience and can assure you that your system will be appropriately fastened to your
ceiling or wall. See Professional Installation Recommended for important information about the installation of your storage system.
- Steel Gauge: SOS's heavy duty 5 ga. steel wire and 12 ga solid steel frame are the
strongest overhead storage components available.
- Protective Finish: All SOS storage systems are coated with a durable white powder
coated finish which will resist scratching, chipping, and rusting. The finish has an electric charge that binds it to the steel thus preventing
any chance of flaking.
- Safety Lip: Our 4x8 Ultra model is fitted with an exclusive 2" high lip around
the perimeter of the unit. This safety barrier accomplishes two important things. First, it prevents you from pushing boxes too far over the
surface of the unit and having them fall off the other side. Second, it provides earthquake protection which keeps your valuables from rattling
over the edge of the unit and onto your car!
- Load Capacity: With up to 700 lbs of weight capacity per unit, SOS's storage systems
will outperform any other product on the market. An independent study performed by Decisive Testing of San Diego, CA concluded that our 4x8
Ultra model supported 700 lbs for 15 minutes with NO STRUCTURAL DEFORMATION present. IMPORTANT NOTE: Our weight capacities are based on ceiling
and wall load limits, not the limit of the storage system. SOS storage systems can support significantly more weight than our stated capacities;
however, we do not recommend exceeding these limits unless the ceiling or wall structure is capable of supporting such weight. Our goal is to
maximize your storage space without compromising the integrity of your ceiling or wall integrity.
- Adjstable Distance From Ceiling: SOS storage systems offer a superior range of adjustability.
The drop from your ceiling can range from as little as 14" to as many as 44" depending on the system installed. Our goal is to maximize
the drop given your garage constraints but still keep the system far enough off the floor so it's out of your way.
- Modular Fit: All SOS products are designed to fit together as a system. This means that
we can design and install a system to maximize your storage space regardless of the constraints that might exist in your garage. Common constraints
include garage doors and openers, lights, beams, attic doors, air ducts and vents, etc. The modular nature of our systems allow us to install the
system around what is already in your garage.
- Multiple Sizes: SOS's storage systems come in a variety of sizes. The most common sizes
are 4x8, 4x4 and 2x8.
- Accessories: We offer accessories designed to attach to the bottom of your SOS storage
system. Depending on the location of your installation we can use the accessories to hang bicycles, ladders, hoses, skis, or virtually any other
item you'd find in your garage.
- Portability: SOS's storage systems are designed to be portable should you move and decide
to take your storage system with you. The most common question we're asked is "what if the ceiling in my new home isn't the same height?"
Due to our unique design, our products can be readjusted before installing them in your new home so that if your ceiling is taller they can drop
down lower and vice versa.
- Warranties: SOS stands by its products with a limited lifetime warranty on the materials.
Additionally, we're one of the only companies to provide a warranty on the installation as well which stands for a full year.
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