Sep 3 2013 i have gotten questions on the pulley and design of the attic lift.
Diy build garage attic lift.
Attic or storage trusses on the other hand are designed to support extra weight.
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Garage attic electric hoist.
If your garage attic has a floor plywood or osb and enough space for you to stand up chances are you have trusses suitable for an attic lift.
If you re like me you have a lot of seasonal items for various holidays taking up space around your house and they only get pulled out for a brief time each year.
In this video i offer a detailed rundown of my attic lift construction with hd footage shot from a tripod to give you a better look at how this system is pu.
The pulleys are around 3.
Garage attic lift elevator.
If you re not certain whether your attic can bear the load it s best to consult a structural engineer.
A slightly more complex attic hoist will through mechanical advantage even allow you to easily lift loads that are normally too heavy for you to lift at all.