Diy Garage Attic Storage Lift
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Diy garage attic storage lift. Ductwork tube that i bought from home depot. 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. Spacelift 5200 s series attic lift 28 optional garage wall mount controls 1 975 00 exclusive low profile design the spacelift 5200 s series attic lifts install easily between joists in a framed opening in the floor. The pulleys are around 3.
You could use any size of sheet metal ductwork you can get your hands on. 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. Attic or storage trusses on the other hand are designed to support extra weight. Sep 3 2013 i have gotten questions on the pulley and design of the attic lift.
If you re not certain whether your attic can bear the load it s best to consult a structural engineer. Garage attic lift elevator.