Help! Garage 2nd level stairway

[ryanshaw07]

Hey all,

I need to pick your brains... At the back of my garage I have a storage area. It’s 10’ off the ground and I need some kind of stairway or pulley system to access the area. I plan to put holiday decor and some other shit up there..

So my question is, what kind of ideas do you smart SOBs have for me to access the upper area?

Thanks for your thoughts and ideas!

 

[SJP]

I am going to give you a rough answer you may not want to hear. Aluminum extension ladder with a friend to pass decorations to.

Don’t sacrifice the space unless you are accessing the loft daily.

 

[JD D05]

Just throw the shit

 

[ryanshaw07]

I am going to give you a rough answer you may not want to hear. Aluminum extension ladder with a friend to pass decorations to.

Don’t sacrifice the space unless you are accessing the loft daily.

Damnit! You and my wife have the same idea. My concern is that some of the stuff I want to store up there is heavy and awkward.

Wife 1 Me 0

I will probably start with this today and see how it works out.


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[ryanshaw07]

Just throw the shit

I have but the heavy shit doesn’t make it all 10’.. then I have to clean it up. Real buzz killer


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[Bobby V]

You can buy or make a vertical ladder that attaches to the wall that doesn't take up to much space.

 

[JD D05]

How about a narrow stair case right next to the wall than?

 

[wsuwrhr]

Id do a staircase on the right side under the window if it was me and put my rollaway toolbox under the staircase.

Maybe a hinged staircase?

You could also do a cargo lift of sorts.

Hey all,

I need to pick your brains... At the back of my garage I have a storage area. It’s 10’ off the ground and I need some kind of stairway or pulley system to access the area. I plan to put holiday decor and some other shit up there..

So my question is, what kind of ideas do you smart SOBs have for me to access the upper area?

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Thanks for your thoughts and ideas!


Ryan



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[buck35]

Can you install a pull down attic stair in the room underneath?

 

[Headless hula]

Can you install a pull down attic stair in the room underneath?

That made me think of Clark getting locked in the attic....

 

[River Runnin]

 

[Rvrluvr]

Build a thin staicase and a cubby hole or tool rack below it

 

[wsuwrhr]

https://www.legacylifts.com/cargo-lifts.php

 

[buck35]

That made me think of Clark getting locked in the attic....

Lol.
My first thought actually was I think what wsuwrhr was saying with a stair type deal that could store against wall and pull out and act as a stair for use, albeit with no handrails

 

[24 Sleekenforcer]

Just put in the back up the truck and back up next to it , then lift up there.

 

[ryanshaw07]

Can you install a pull down attic stair in the room underneath?

Yes I left room between the floor trusses but I’m concerned the bulky items would be to bulky to get through..


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[Danger Dave]

Sounds like you're going to have to move.

 

[4Waters]

How about something like this

 

[Taboma]

Depending on you need for length or width and frequency of access, lots of variables. But like the post above, I thought the drop down hinged was a cool solution.

 

[Mandelon]

I have a similar loft area at the back of my new garage addition. The stuff that goes up there is holiday crap and stuff we don't use often. I just pull out the step ladder when I need it. And then put the ladder away. Doesn't waste any space and I really only get up there once every few months.

 

[Icky]

How about something like this

I was thinking the same thing, except I woke up later

 

[obnoxious001]

To this point I have only used a ladder, but had been thinking an attic ladder (as mentioned above) would be the slick way. The electric one is very trick, but would rather spend the money on boat gas. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Werner-...75-lb-Maximum-Load-Capacity-AH2210B/203009107

 

[TBI]

 

[ryanshaw07]

So for today I used the back of the truck with a ladder.. got all the shit up there. Headed to Costco now to get some shelving to organize the shit.

I have a feeling it will be the ladder in the back of the truck method for awhile.

Thanks for all your ideas. A lot of them were great inventions or ideas.

Ryan


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[DLC]

I would say just break down and buy a 10 or 12 ft A frame step ladder or a gorilla type ladder (Home Depot)

Maybe set a refrigerator or a shelf rack so you could lift stuff and set it up on top of the refer or shelf rack and then you can lift it again the rest of the way. Lift it in 2 lifts rather than one big one. A frame ladder can fold up and set or hang on a wall.

Also buy a bunch of plastic totes, we like clear ones so you can see what’s inside, with the fold down lids and are stackable.. Things don’t fall out with the lids folded, I use them for all out holiday decorations and can fling them up into the attic w/ ease by myself but it’s alot of up/down...

Good luck and share a pic when you get it all loaded up

 

[Bobby V]

I would say just break down and buy a 10 or 12 ft A frame step ladder or a gorilla type ladder (Home Depot)

Maybe set a refrigerator or a shelf rack so you could lift stuff and set it up on top of the refer or shelf rack and then you can lift it again the rest of the way. Lift it in 2 lifts rather than one big one. A frame ladder can fold up and set or hang on a wall.

Also buy a bunch of plastic totes, we like clear ones so you can see what’s inside, with the fold down lids and are stackable.. Things don’t fall out with the lids folded, I use them for all out holiday decorations and can fling them up into the attic w/ ease by myself but it’s alot of up/down...

Good luck and share a pic when you get it all loaded up

See post above yours.

 

[KENDOG689]

Cut a 30" wide set of stairs and be done with it.Get rid of a ton more clutter in your garage.30" off your garage wall is not that much.

 

[GRADS]

Step up your game...

 

[Headless hula]

Another option would be have less shit...




Not helpful, I realize...but it's 2 hours earlier here, and the drinkin lamp is lit.

Glad to read you got your stuff put away.

 

[KENDOG689]

Step up your game...

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Pot calling the kettle black.

 

[2FORCEFULL]

here's what I did...

 

[SoCalDave]

First thing I would recommend is to check and see if those rafters are going to hold all the weight of your shit.

 

[Waterjunky]

here's what I did...


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Mine looks about like this.....

 

[Headless hula]

Mine looks about like this.....

Mine too....

 

[Kaotic]

I am also trying to figure out a ladder setup to my upper storage in the back of the garage so it is not in the way when not in use.

 

[outboardrick]

I am also trying to figure out a ladder setup to my upper storage in the back of the garage so it is not in the way when not in use. View attachment 639780 View attachment 639781

Wow, that's nice!!!! I didn't know you changed it that much.

 

[wsuwrhr]

Bad ass sir.

Looks like you will need a tilt up or swing up staircase yourself.

I am also trying to figure out a ladder setup to my upper storage in the back of the garage so it is not in the way when not in use. View attachment 639780 View attachment 639781

 

[500bbc]

Hey all,

I need to pick your brains... At the back of my garage I have a storage area. It’s 10’ off the ground and I need some kind of stairway or pulley system to access the area. I plan to put holiday decor and some other shit up there..

So my question is, what kind of ideas do you smart SOBs have for me to access the upper area?

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Thanks for your thoughts and ideas!


Ryan



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First, how big are the CJ's?

 

[Kaotic]

Wow, that's nice!!!! I didn't know you changed it that much.

You always have an invite after a day of boating

 

[broncomatt]

I bought a garage gator lift for my storage loft, best purchase ever! I load all the heavy crap on the floor, press a button and raise it level to the floor and simply slide the stuff off while up in the loft to organize it.

https://www.houzz.com/product/97803...MIzsmG2qvj2gIVnbXACh1TYwoyEAQYBSABEgJOTPD_BwE