{"id":20337,"date":"2021-08-12T22:32:31","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T05:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/blog\/auto-draft\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T17:38:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T17:38:03","slug":"lumber-racks-what-you-need-to-know-for-efficiency-profitability-and-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/blog\/lumber-racks-what-you-need-to-know-for-efficiency-profitability-and-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Lumber Racks: What You Need to Know for Efficiency, Profitability, and Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you run a lumber yard, storage is a top priority. Improperly stored wood can warp, bow, and attract insects. Sometimes, this type of damage makes the wood unsalvageable, resulting in money going down the drain for your business. The good news is that storing long and bulky materials &#8212; such as lumber, wood veneer sheets, plywood, and <a href=\"\/shop\/stack-racks\/p\/stacking-pipe-bunks\">pipe<\/a> \u2013 is not as difficult as it sounds. You just need the right lumber racks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Lumber Rack?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The best way to store lumber is horizontally using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/shop\/specialized-racks\/p\/lumber-storage-rack\">lumber racks<\/a> specifically designed for long objects, also called a cantilever racking system. Cantilever racking is a heavy-duty storage system designed to hold materials that are often hard to store because of their bulky size or awkward shape or length.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This type of rack doesn&#8217;t have front vertical posts, thereby allowing you to load your product with a forklift without the restriction of a front column. You can then use the entire length of the <a href=\"\/shop\/warehouse-racking\/cantilever-rack\">cantilever racking<\/a> for storage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All lumber rack systems have the following three components:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"\/shop\/cantilever-rack\/p\/cantilever-uprights\">Cantilever uprights<\/a>. These are the primary vertical structural components of any cantilever rack system.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"\/shop\/cantilever-rack\/p\/cantilever-arms\">Cantilever arms<\/a>. These arms make up the different levels of the rack.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"\/shop\/cantilever-rack\/p\/cantilever-bracing\">Cantilever bracing<\/a>. Horizontal braces (also called x-braces) go between the uprights and to stabilize the lumber racking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depending on your timber storage rack needs and the space you have available, there are countless options for configuring a cantilever racking system.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_4584-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f.jpg\" alt=\"Lumber Rack\" class=\"wp-image-30512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_4584-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_4584-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_4584-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_4584-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_4584-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_4584-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-108x72.jpg 108w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_4584-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-432x288.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_4584-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-106x70.jpg 106w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_4584-\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Lumber Rack<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two Main Types of Lumber Racks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The two most common types of cantilever rack formats are structural and roll-formed. A structural rack uses steel <a href=\"\/shop\/pallet-rack\/p\/pallet-rack-beam\">beams<\/a>, while a roll-formed one uses coiled sheet metal that has been rolled into the appropriate shape.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Both systems offer durability, but there are some key differences between them. Let\u2019s examine them:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>A structural rack<\/strong> is made with hot-rolled structural steel. This type of rack can handle high load capacities and withstand harsher conditions than a roll-formed rack. Since it is made of heavier steel, a structural rack is more labor-intensive to install and more expensive than a roll-formed one. However, it also tends to last longer and requires less maintenance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>A roll-formed rack<\/strong> is made with cold roll-formed steel. This type of rack is made with lighter gauge steel and boltless beam pin connectors, so it is less expensive and easier to install than a structural rack. However, roll-formed racks can hold less weight and are more easily damaged by forklift impact than structural racks.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We recommend structural racks for fast-paced, high-volume warehouses, such as beverage distributors, cold storage facilities, and food handling warehouses. It\u2019s a good idea to fortify structural frames with an angle deflector or bullnose that is welded to the front column as a further shield against forklift damage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are some other suggestions:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reinforce the front column with a doubler that is welded behind the column up to 60 inches.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Add a heavy-duty bottom horizontal that is welded front to back on the frame to help prevent damage from direct impact.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use a slant leg frame to keep pallets from hitting the frames while forklifts load or unload products from the racking system.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We generally recommend roll-formed racks for retail stores or for commercial or industrial warehouses that store lighter weight products with less forklift contact. These racks rely on shape for strength and do not offer extra capacity in the event of impact or overloading. Here are some factors to keep in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cold roll-formed racks are less expensive than structural steel racks. They provide enough strength for many products, but they are susceptible to damage from forklifts.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Roll-formed racks are lighter and use beam pin connectors, making them somewhat easier and quicker to install than structural steel racks.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A roll-formed rack often is more adaptable to varying product or pallet dimensions than structural steel.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About Lumber Racks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that you know more about the cantilever racking systems, we\u2019ll answer some of the questions our customers frequently ask us.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I mix the two different rack styles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Structural and roll-formed styles will not fit on the same cantilever rack. If you select one type over the other, then you have to use that type for the entire rack. If you decide to change from rolled form to structural (or the other way around), you will have to sell one rack and buy the other.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I know the rack will hold my lumber?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cantilever racks are designed to hold large bulky items. You do need to make sure that the rack has enough arm capacity and upright capacity to handle the weight of the load you plan to store on it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I know that the upright capacity can take the weight?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most cantilever rack uprights can handle somewhere between 5,000 and 15,000 pounds per side. The biggest uprights can hold up to 56,000 pounds per cantilever upright frame. When you order a system, make sure it is built to withstand the load you need it to hold.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does \u201cpounds per side\u201d mean in terms of the weight that lumber racks can hold?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cantilever or wood storage racks can have two sides. Therefore, to ensure stability, you should try to have about the same weight distribution on both sides.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it possible to have a single-sided cantilever?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. A single-sided system can work as long as you have the correct upright capacity and arm capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does seismic testing mean on racking?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our storage racks feature seismic test results that measure how well they withstand seismic conditions without swaying, buckling, or moving across the floor. These test results may be required to obtain a <a href=\"\/services\/permits\">permit<\/a> in your area.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are there special kinds of cantilever racks for lumber?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, but you can customize a cantilever rack for your specific needs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I get used cantilever racks?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. Many companies, including ours, stock used cantilever racks for lumber. If you are interested, please give us a call at 503-640-5666. We will see what we have in stock and what we can do for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do I need to know about permits?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many locations require proper testing and seismic calculations in order to grant permits for cantilever rack installations. It can be difficult to use the same racks after it fails a fire marshal inspection. Stress testing a rack can cost thousands of dollars, often making it less expensive to replace the rack with one that is already tested and approved.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk to a Lumber Rack Expert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are cantilever racks a good choice for your lumber racking needs? Do you have more questions? We\u2019ll be happy to discuss your needs and your options. <a href=\"\/contact\">Contact Speedrack West today<\/a>, and let\u2019s talk.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"srw-blog-post-products\">\n    \n            \n        <h2 class=\"h3 fw-700 d-block color-grey-800\">Products, discussed in the article<\/h2>\n        \n            \n    <div class=\"srw-blog-post-products-container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            \n                    \n            <div class=\"col-3\">\n                \n                \n<div class=\"card-product srw-card-product-sm srw-product__card-sm\">\n    \n        \n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/shop\/specialized-racks\/p\/lumber-storage-rack\" class=\"srw-product__card-sm--clickable\"><\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/shop\/specialized-racks\/p\/lumber-storage-rack\" class=\"img-holder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-190x126.jpg\" class=\"attachment-product-slide-sm size-product-slide-sm\" alt=\"Lumber storage rack with blue uprights and orange arms fully loaded with stacks of wood and lumber.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-190x126.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-410x273.jpg 410w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-108x72.jpg 108w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-432x288.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-106x70.jpg 106w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack-136x90.jpg 136w, https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lumber-Rack.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/a>\n    <div class=\"card-body\">\n        <h4 class=\"h5 card-title fw-500\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/shop\/specialized-racks\/p\/lumber-storage-rack\" class=\"text-decoration-none\">Lumber Rack<\/a><\/h4>\n        <div class=\"card-info-holder\">\n            \n                    <span class=\"badge-stock stock-status-badge badge text-uppercase badge-sm\">\n            <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path d=\"M1.375 8.21591L4.05842 10.2773C4.49053 10.6092 5.10885 10.5341 5.44893 10.1084L12.625 1.125\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n            In Stock        <\/span>\n\n                \n            <div class=\"block-rating\">\n                <ul class=\"list-unstyled\"><li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/themes\/srw-theme\/assets\/images\/start-empty-blue.svg\" alt=\"...\"><\/li><li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/themes\/srw-theme\/assets\/images\/start-empty-blue.svg\" alt=\"...\"><\/li><li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/themes\/srw-theme\/assets\/images\/start-empty-blue.svg\" alt=\"...\"><\/li><li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/themes\/srw-theme\/assets\/images\/start-empty-blue.svg\" alt=\"...\"><\/li><li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/wp-content\/themes\/srw-theme\/assets\/images\/start-empty-blue.svg\" alt=\"...\"><\/li><\/ul>                <span class=\"rating-digit\" style=\"color: #B3D1DA;\">(0)<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n            \n                <p class=\"color-secondary f-family-secondary fw-700 lead-sm lh-1 mb-1_2\">Build Your Rack<\/p>\n\n            \n        \n    <\/div>\n\n    \n<span class=\"srw-gtm-product-data\" style=\"display:none; 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