ᐅ Which Billy bookshelf models are better suited for storing heavy books?
Created on: 13 Jan 2023 08:17
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Ledapu
Hello everyone, I am planning to get a Billy bookshelf to store my rather heavy book collection, so I am wondering: Which Billy models are better suited for holding heavy books? I am specifically thinking about the versions with and without support bars, or differences in materials and widths (40cm (16 inches), 80cm (31 inches), etc.). I am particularly interested in experiences regarding stability, load capacity, and long-term performance under load. Do you have any recommendations for specific models, or tips to prevent the shelves from sagging? Thanks in advance for your detailed answers!
Ledapu schrieb:
at least 400 kg distributed across several shelves Wow, that’s an impressive collection! 🙂 When dealing with such weights, it’s definitely important to reinforce properly. I added metal brackets to all my shelves, which helps a lot to prevent sagging. And if the shelving unit is securely fixed to the wall, it stands very stable. The Billy unit is really sturdy when prepared correctly! Enjoy your project!
To explain the technical background: The load-bearing capacity of the Billy shelves relies on the combination of side panels, back panel, and the shelves themselves. The particleboard shelves tend to sag mainly in the middle under load, which is more noticeable with a width of 80cm (31.5 inches) compared to 40cm (15.7 inches). The reinforcement strips or metal brackets distribute the load effectively and significantly improve the load capacity. Additionally, securing the unit to the wall is essential, as it counteracts lateral forces and provides stability. If you are willing to put in some effort, you might also consider reinforcing the shelves from underneath using wooden slats or metal profiles. Have you already checked whether your books will be placed mainly lengthwise or widthwise? Because that can also affect the load distribution.
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