Attic Stairs Arm Bent

There doesn t seem to be any label or texted printed on the stairs to identify the maker.

Attic stairs arm bent.

Often times the unit can be repaired rather than replaced. The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb. When built correctly the stairs are concealed within the attic itself. It looks like a rivet.

They look pretty much identical to the ones in the link above but i don t want to go spending money based on a product shot. Because of this a set of pull down attic stairs is the best way to reach the attic. Cut any remaining support with a chisel file it off or drill it out. Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft.

Re hook the spring onto the j bolt on the end of the arm and go into the attic and have someone close the stairs behind you. The last time i pulled my attic stairs down the counter balance arm like this. The stairway shop has a wide selection of attic staircases. Remove the failed hinge pin.

888 243 3339 an announcement about covid 19 and the stairway shop. My cart 0 my quote. Most ladders are not attached according to the manufacturers instructions and may fail. And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in.

In the house the only evidence of the stairs is a string dangling down. If bent purchase an arm replacement kit from the manufacturer or a home improvement supplier. Make sure the ladder is secured and won t move as you go forward. Take the replacement spring s and hook one end into the ring on the bracketed end.

From attic pull down stairs to electric stairs we ve got it all. Given my limited view. Your attic ladder should be counterbalanced again just as if it were new. Check your pull down attic ladder for the correct method of attachment.

Changing out the entire attic stair unit can be potentially very difficult to do for homeowners. Here is how i d plan to proceed. Connect the upper spring assembly to the top of the stairs i e. They may need to use a step ladder to lift and support the stairs as it will not want to stay closed with only 1 2 the spring tension it normally had.

If you can straighten the bent metal parts do so. Browse our attic stairs today. Pull the opposite end so that you are able to hook it onto the folding metal arm. Remove the old arm from one side using a wrench or a phillips head screwdriver depending on model.

There are however problems that could arise with attic stairs.