Check the springs or struts of your ladder and make sure they are working correctly.
Attic stairs stuck on opening.
Remove all ceiling material and insulation in the opening.
When built correctly the stairs are concealed within the attic itself.
They are at minimum tension with the stairs closed.
From loose jambs gaps in the ceiling squeaky springs and cheap hardware to problems with the ladder itself a number of things might need to be constantly maintained.
Changing out the entire attic stair unit can be potentially very difficult to do for homeowners.
The door usually is counterbalanced to the ceiling with folding steel arms and two heavy duty springs.
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There are however problems that could arise with attic stairs.
Often times the unit can be repaired rather than replaced.
In the house the only evidence of the stairs is a string dangling down.
Because of this a set of pull down attic stairs is the best way to reach the attic.
November 29 2017 diy repairs can be fun and cost effective.
The person in the attic repairs them with the stairs closed.
An attic stair which is actually more of a ladder is a fairly simple apparatus consisting of a folding series of steps attached to a door.
If your frame is not square insert shims to square it.
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From inside the attic check for obstructions when the door is closed check shims installation cords to make sure nothing is interfering with the door shutting properly.
Cut the ceiling along the rectangle lines using a hand saw or a jig saw but don t cut into the joists.
If the springs are worn rusted loose or broken the integrity of the entire device is seriously compromised and an immediate repair is necessary.