[Dac4Iowa]

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?

Magic Stairs and the Lift were probably the best investment we've made to our house since moving to The Villages.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by Retiring

I agree. Once I see the space I’ll decide if I want access. It’s possible the space is useless. If it is useless I’ll put a cheap aluminum fold down ladder, for the rare case that I might need access. If the space is large enough for a few boxes I’ll consider the more expense stair options and/or the versa lift. I’m hoping it’s a fairly large space since I bought the extended double garage door, added the GC garage, and pushed the front out a couple feet.

If you put in a folding aluminum ladder, please get the best one you can, suiTable for heavy people. Maybe you only weigh 100 lbs, but what happens when some neighbor who weighs 250 lbs helps you move a forty pound box of Christmas Tree into The attic and the cheap ladder twists and throws him to the ground? The extra $100 you spend may make the difference between a decade of golf and life in a wheelchair.

[rnicholis]

Put attic ladder in new home and fell crushing my heel. Wished I knew about Majic Stair and Versilift option before I installed the ladder. Installed both Majic Stairs and Versilift after the fall and now both my wife and I can safely access our attic with hands on both bannisters and full stairs never carrying anything in our hands because of the lift. Took me 3 years to be able to walk 2 miles again. The ladders are way too dangerous for our community and the Majic Stairs with the Versilift makes the access to your attic safe. Best investment I have made here just wish it was a knowable option when I moved in. It would have saved me a lot.

[Marty94]

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 had Majic Stairs put in several years ago. They were expensive, but I don’t regret it. They came out and also installed attic flooring, so now it’s a very useable space. The stairs are incredibly solid. My sister was visiting and saw me lower the stairs with a push of a button on the remote. She was amazed at how convenient it was and also because of the quality. You have handrails on both sides that make it very safe. In my situation, my garage and house are very small, so the attic is a great place to store things, like extra suitcases, Christmas lights, etc. I also had the Solar Guys insulate, vent and install heat deflection material. I’m happy with the results and now have a storage room that I can safely and easily access.

[dbkalinich]

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 am 6'2" 200 lbs. and easily and safely climb the stairs. We also installed a power dumb waiter. The dumb waiter eliminates the need to carry Items up or down the stairs. It all cost around 5K but well worth it.

[Nick B]

Wouldn't it be safer and cheaper to get rid of the junk? If it goes to the attic you don't need it.

[Retiring]

Originally Posted by diva1

We got the Majic Stairs in 2017. Best ever! Much safer and useful than the ladder thing. Paid $3,280 and don't regret it one bit! Did not get the versa lift.

Do you recall who installed your Majic stairs?

[Retiring]

Who installed your system? Thanks.

[rogerk]

We love our Magic Lift, better in our opinion than VersaLift. I wish we had the money for the Magic Stais as well.

[DaleDivine]

Verrrry little room in a CYV. I'm only 5'7" and have to bend over walking in mine.
You also have lots of roofing nails coming through unless you had it finished.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Retiring

Who installed your system? Thanks.

Give them a call.. Majic Stairs | Push Button Motorized Retractable Stairs

They're out of Ocala.

[mikreb]

Roof trusses are not designed to be floor joist. Roof trusses are designed to carry live loads (wind, snow, precipitation, foot traffic) all temporary loads. They are also designed to carry dead loads on the bottom chord which are constant loads such as drywall attached to 2x4 and any/all other weight hanging from the truss. The dead load is approx 5-10 pounds per square foot. If you exceed the load limit you compromise the truss. I've seen many post complaining about cracked drywall in the garage. Many blame it on the attic space not being insulated. More likely due to excess storage weight in the attic.

[TV MAN]

Originally Posted by VILLAGE ALARM

Aluminum pulldown stairs are fine for contractors but as you get older you will really appreciate the safety and comfort of Magic stairs.

Agreed, I have them coming in a few weeks for our install.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by VILLAGE ALARM

Aluminum pulldown stairs are fine for contractors but as you get older you will really appreciate the safety and comfort of Magic stairs.

To go up there MAYBE 5 or so times a year that comes out to over $600 per round trip to the attic .... yea yea, I know they are used for more than a year, just hyperbolicizing ! I guess if one has the funds to spare it can be rationalized but for $3200 I'll stick with my $300 aluminum pull-down steps to get to my 2 boxes of old clothes and a few extra pieces of siding and some other junk I'll never need!

[Retiring]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Magic Stairs make the attic almost user friendly. Add the Versa Lift for a complete storage handling solution.

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