Diy Attic Hoist

A short video on how i build the lift in my garage to get large items up to the attic.

Diy attic hoist.

Measure the distance from this spot to the floor below the doorway. Add 3 more feet to the result. Select a beam in your attic that runs directly over the attic door. You want to get rid of old boxes or heavy items and put them in your attic.

Superstrut steel channel 1 5 8 in. Diy attic storage assistance. Mark a spot on this beam that is centered over this door. Tools required circular saw drill driver framing square level reciprocating saw tape measure wrench or socket set.

1 1 2 galvanized steel pipe cut and threaded into the following pieces may vary depending on the layout of your roof trusses many home improvement or hardware stores will cut and thread for free 4 pieces at 9 1 2 1 piece at 36 4 pieces at 9 1 2 1 piece at 36. Hope this video helps if you plan on building an attic lift such as this one.