[mulligan]

Originally Posted by JohnN

I don't have any problem with the clunky standard wood steps, so I'll keep my $3,300.
What I did do was 1) have Solar Guys install an electric attic fan that keeps the vented garage and attic space notably cooler - probably helps with the overall utility bill too.
I also swapped out the heavy original ceiling panel with a piece of plywood (painted white) that's nice and lightweight to slip on and off.

I have quite a bit of stuff up there with the ceiling floored, mostly lightweight, and I mostly use it for Christmas decor. So really just a few times a year.

All that said, you're smarter than I am because my wife makes me go up into the attic!!

Smooth move, but you just eliminated the fire rating of the garage ceiling. Major code violation

[crash]

Originally Posted by Retiring

Another item I passed on was attic stairs. I’ve been seriously thinking about Majic stairs, any experience with them? Maybe aluminum pull down stairs and a versa lift. Anyone have a versa lift?

I have a versa lift and is the way to go to get things up in the attic. I also have the metal ladder and no need to carry things up the ladder with the lift. The magic stairs are great but very expensive around $3,000.

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by mulligan

Smooth move, but you just eliminated the fire rating of the garage ceiling. Major code violation

Well, Mr "I know everything", it's good we have people like you to keep us straight.
Let's see, we're on a thread talking about putting in attic stairs. Why do we need attic stairs if there's nothing up there? Answer: we don't. So if there is something up there, do you need it floored? Probably so. So, I'd bet everyone but you has a "major code violation" if there's anything at all in their attic, according to you.

Have a good day there, thanks.

[mulligan]

You really should have familiarized yourself with the building/life safety codes before you spew.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by Retiring

Do you recall who installed your Majic Stairs, happy with the price and install?

The Magic Stairs rep had an installer that we used. The Magic Stairs and VersaLift came to $5800.00. Very happy with the install and final product. The price seemed high at the time but after many uses it seems like a relative bargain.

[IndianaJones]

We have a Wisteria with a high-pitched roof, tons of room in the attic. It's ventilated well, and we just had Majic Stairs installed - can't say enough good things about the company, the people and the stairs! We also had the "Majic Lift" (I used to call it a dumbwaiter" installed. Love it - we utilize our attic to the fullest, and it was worth it. Definitely.

[RMore49]

I have a decent size attic, however, those collar ties are a nuisance. I'm going to put padding around them. Any other ideas on how to avoid them. BTW...I keep a hard hat at the top of the attic stairs. A good low cost investment to reduce head bumps.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by djcc2478

We did the Majic Starirs and believe me it was worth the cost. My wife now goes up into the attic without hesitation. We did not get the lift. The cost on the Majic Stairs was $3,300

Do the Majic Stairs need more room than the standard attic "ladder" that is installed? Those ladder steps are quite narrow.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Do the Majic Stairs need more room than the standard attic "ladder" that is installed? Those ladder steps are quite narrow.

They don't take up any more width. They still fit between one set of trusses. They do take up more length though because they actually lay flat between the trusses when stowed.