Stacking materials too high can cause the stack to collapse. So what’s the right height for a stack? It all depends. There are 6 things you need to think about in determining the safe height to stack materials:

1. What you’re stacking: Different materials have different characteristics affecting their stability when they’re stacked. Thus, for example, lumber should be stacked no more than 16 feet high, while loose bricks should be stacked no higher than 7 feet.
2. The surface you’re stacking on: The safe height of a stack is affected by whether the stack is resting on the floor, shelving, a […]

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