profdant139 wrote:
Here is a work-around -- using steel 2 x 2 perforated square tubing (available at the hardware store), build two side support structures in this shape:
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Anchor the vertical supports to both walls using plastic spiral wall anchors -- pre-drill the pilot holes and be careful not to drill in too far.
Then connect the two side support structures with a cross bar just under the ceiling, using quarter inch bolts with large washers to fasten the cross bars to the side supports.
It will look a little industrial, but you will avoid damaging the roof. When and if you want to take it down, you would just have to fill and paint the small holes in the walls.
Good luck! I admire your persistence.
On edit -- I see that the diagram did not "print" well. There should be at least a foot of space between the two vertical support bars on each side of the structure, to distribute the load.
I have slides on both side of the space so I'm not sure that would work, unless the top bar was removable, which I guess it could be. Well, no, I can't really attach it to the wood facing on the slides, that's not secure. Hm...Maybe a similar rack that is free-standing and can be disassembled.
Thanks for the kind words...
