OVERHEAD STORAGE ACCESS SYSTEM
A system for lifting and lowering a load between a position in a room to a position in a storage space above the room is disclosed. The system includes: a first and second beam each attached to an underside or side of two ceiling joists. The first and second beams are installed from below without requiring access above the joists. The system also includes a first vertical frame member connected to and supported by the first beam, a second vertical frame member connected to and supported by the second beam, and a horizontal frame member connected to a top portion of each of vertical frame members. The system also includes a platform for supporting the load and a lifting device for raising and lowering the load.