Cantilever Rack in Denver, CO — Lumber, Steel & Long-Load Storage

Heavy-duty cantilever racking systems for Denver warehouses, lumber yards, steel distributors, and construction supply companies. Single-sided, double-sided, and structural cantilever engineered for your storage needs.

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Buying for a Denver-area shop or yard? Order parts online by category, then call us to check the layout. Prices are current online prices; freight is quoted by destination and some common sizes in stock at select manufacturers, subject to confirmation. For a full layout or freight-rated orders, request a free quote or use the Cantilever Rack Configurator.

Blue Vestil single-sided cantilever rack kit with orange arms and brace setCantilever Rack KitsUprights, arms and bracing in one orderFrom $894.86Vestil painted and galvanized sets, plus Little Giant welded racks
Pictured: Vestil Std Cantilever 8′ Sngl Side 24″ Arm Set ($1,125.05)
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Vestil double-sided cantilever upright with welded base and armsCantilever UprightsSingle- and double-sided, 6 to 14 ftFrom $368.13Standard, medium, heavy and structural Vestil uprights
Pictured: Vestil Std Cantilever Dbl Upright 6Ft 18″Arm ($368.13)
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Orange Vestil straight cantilever rack arm with end pinCantilever ArmsStraight, incline and lipped, 12 to 48 inFrom $36.88Straight and incline arms, sold each
Pictured: Vestil Standard Cant Racking Straight Arm 12 In ($36.88)
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Vestil cantilever brace set with horizontal and diagonal bracesCantilever Brace SetsOne set ties each bay togetherFrom $98.95Horizontal and diagonal braces matched to upright height
Pictured: Vestil Standard Cantilever Brace Set 72 X 36 ($98.95)
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Why Denver Businesses Choose Cantilever Rack from Material Handling USA

Denver’s Front Range corridor is one of the fastest-growing industrial markets in the western United States. Efficient storage of long, bulky materials is critical for businesses across the region.

How cantilever rack works for Denver warehouses and lumber yards

Denver, CO is home to a busy commercial and industrial sector, including lumber distributors along I-70, steel and metals service centers, construction material suppliers, solar panel and renewable energy component warehouses, and furniture distributors. These businesses handle long, oversized materials that standard pallet racking simply cannot accommodate. Cantilever racking is the ideal solution for storing lumber, steel, pipe, tubing, sheet goods, and other irregularly shaped inventory.

Material Handling USA provides complete cantilever rack solutions to the Denver metro area. We design custom layouts based on your specific materials, load weights, building dimensions, and forklift access requirements. With a metro population of 2.9 million, the Denver market is one of our most active service areas for cantilever storage systems.

Unlike standard shelving or pallet rack, cantilever racking uses a column-and-arm design with no front uprights to obstruct loading. This open-face design lets you load and unload long materials with a forklift, overhead crane, or by hand from the front of the rack. Arms are adjustable in height to match your specific product dimensions.

Whether you operate a lumber yard in Aurora, a steel distribution center near the Denver Tech Center, or a construction supply warehouse anywhere in the Denver metro, we have cantilever rack systems sized and configured for your operation.

Cantilever Rack Types Available in Denver

We offer every cantilever configuration to match your Denver storage requirements.

Single-sided cantilever rack for Denver warehouses

Single-Sided Cantilever

Designed to sit against a wall, single-sided cantilever racks maximize your available wall space. Arms extend from one side of the column, ideal for Denver facilities with limited floor space. Perfect for storing lumber, pipe, bar stock, and sheet materials along perimeter walls.

Double-sided cantilever rack for Denver distribution centers

Double-Sided Cantilever

Double-sided cantilever provides storage access from both sides, doubling your capacity in the same footprint. Ideal for Denver lumber yards, steel service centers, and high-volume distribution operations where forklifts operate on both sides of the aisle.

Medium-duty cantilever rack in Denver

Medium-Duty Cantilever

Roll-formed medium-duty cantilever is the most economical option for lighter loads. Popular with Denver furniture distributors, carpet roll warehouses, and retail back rooms storing lighter long goods like PVC pipe, conduit, and trim molding.

Cantilever rack buying guide for Denver businesses

Structural Heavy-Duty Cantilever

Structural cantilever systems handle the heaviest loads — structural steel beams, bundled lumber, heavy pipe, and plate steel. Built from structural I-beam columns and C-channel arms rated for thousands of pounds per level. The go-to choice for Denver steel distributors and heavy industry.

Cantilever Rack Applications in Denver

Denver businesses across many industries rely on cantilever racking for efficient long-load storage.

Industries We Serve in Denver

The Denver metro area includes lumber distributors along I-70, steel and metals service centers, construction material suppliers, solar panel and renewable energy component warehouses, and furniture distributors. Cantilever racking is the storage solution of choice for any business that handles long, bulky, or irregularly shaped materials that won’t fit on standard pallet racks.

  • Lumber & Building Materials: Dimensional lumber, plywood sheets, OSB, trim, and composite decking
  • Steel & Metals Distribution: Bar stock, structural beams, pipe, tubing, angle iron, and sheet metal
  • Plumbing & HVAC Supply: PVC pipe, copper tubing, steel duct, and conduit bundles
  • Furniture & Fixtures: Assembled furniture, table tops, countertops, and cabinet components
  • Construction & Contractors: Rebar, form boards, scaffolding parts, and steel framing members
Cantilever rack storing lumber in Denver CO

Cantilever Rack Buying Guide for Denver Businesses

Choosing the right cantilever system depends on what you store, how much you store, and how you access it.

Cantilever rack cost factors and specifications for Denver

Load weight per arm: Determine the heaviest load each arm will support. Light-duty arms handle 500 to 1,500 lbs, while structural heavy-duty arms can support 3,000 to 5,000+ lbs per arm. We engineer each system for your specific load requirements.

Arm length: Arms are available from 24 inches to 72 inches or longer. Choose arm length based on the width or depth of your stored materials. For Denver lumber yards, 48-inch arms are common for dimensional lumber bundles.

Column height: Cantilever columns range from 6 feet to 20+ feet tall. Your building clear height and forklift reach capacity determine the maximum practical height. Our team can survey your Denver facility to determine the optimal configuration.

Indoor vs. outdoor: For outdoor cantilever in Denver, we recommend galvanized finish to resist weathering. Hot-dip galvanized columns and arms withstand rain, snow, UV exposure, and temperature swings common in Colorado.

Our Denver Service Area

We deliver and install cantilever rack systems throughout the Denver metropolitan area and beyond.

Our Denver cantilever rack service area includes Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Centennial, Boulder, Broomfield, Commerce City, and Littleton. We serve industrial and commercial facilities in the Denver Tech Center, the I-70 industrial corridor, Stapleton Business Center, Commerce City industrial district, and the Front Range manufacturing zone. From downtown Denver to the surrounding Colorado industrial zones, we provide full-service cantilever rack solutions. Storing pallets as well as long loads? See our pallet racking in Denver page for selective, push-back and drive-in rack and Denver high-piled storage permits.

We also supply cantilever racking to other Mountain West cities:

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Recent Regional Projects Near Denver, CO

We don't yet have a cantilever rack project to feature inside Denver itself, so here is a Front Range project from Loveland, CO, plus a comparable regional project from our nearest service area.

Phased Cantilever Rack Expansion →Loveland, COA kennel manufacturer grew its structural cantilever rack across four orders, matching columns, bases and arms each time and mixing 8 ft and 10 ft sections.
Building Materials Yard Cantilever Rack →Boise, IDA single-sided cantilever rack system with tall uprights and bolt-on arms was installed for a building materials distribution yard, including anchoring for an asphalt surface.

Cantilever Rack FAQ — Denver, CO

How much does cantilever racking cost in Denver?

Cantilever rack pricing in Denver depends on load capacity, arm length, height, and configuration. Light-duty cantilever starts around $300 to $600 per upright tower, while heavy-duty structural cantilever for lumber or steel can range from $800 to $2,000+ per tower. A typical 4-tower single-sided system runs $1,500 to $5,000. Contact us at (800) 326-4403 for a free quote delivered to your Denver facility.

Who supplies and installs cantilever rack in Denver, CO?

Material Handling USA supplies and installs cantilever racking systems throughout the Denver metro area, including Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Centennial, Boulder, Broomfield, Commerce City, and Littleton. We handle layout design, engineering, delivery, and professional installation. We serve all of Colorado from our Mountain West operations base.

What can I store on cantilever racks in Denver?

Cantilever racks are designed for long, bulky, and irregularly shaped items. Denver businesses commonly use cantilever racks for lumber, steel bar stock, pipe and tubing, sheet goods (plywood, drywall, sheet metal), furniture, carpet rolls, PVC conduit, and construction materials. Any item that doesn’t fit on standard pallet racks is a candidate for cantilever storage.

What is the difference between single-sided and double-sided cantilever rack?

Single-sided cantilever rack sits against a wall with arms extending from one side only. Double-sided cantilever has arms on both sides and is placed in open floor areas so materials can be loaded from either side. Double-sided systems are more common in Denver lumber yards and steel distributors where forklift access is available on both sides.

How long does cantilever rack installation take in Denver?

Most cantilever rack installations in Denver are completed in 1 to 3 days depending on the system size. A single row of 4 to 6 towers can typically be installed in less than a day. Larger systems with multiple rows, custom heights, or structural anchoring may require 2 to 3 days. We schedule installation to minimize disruption to your Denver operations.

Get a Free Cantilever Rack Quote for Your Denver Facility

Contact Material Handling USA for cantilever racking systems custom-designed, delivered, and installed in Denver, CO. Free quotes and expert layout design.

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Faster Picking on Existing Rack

Need faster access to slow-moving pallets deep in a bay? Heavy duty metal pallet rack roll-out shelves mount directly onto your existing rack structure so workers pull inventory forward instead of reaching into the bay.

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