Climb up into the attic.
How to replace attic ladder hinges.
Shut the attic door once you and your partner are in the attic.
Stiff elbow joints used to support the stairs should also receive a spray of lubricant.
How to repair an attic ladder spring.
Spray silicon based lubricant onto the hinges and joints.
If a spring has come loose at one end climb the stairs enter the attic and have an.
Check the sides of the ladder for loose springs near the metal arms that connect sections of the ladder.
Also cut off the nails that hold the staircase to the structure opening.
Silicon based lubricants do not attract dirt like oil or moisture dispersing sprays.
How to replace a pull down attic staircase ask this old house 1.
Using a reciprocating saw cut off the metal hinges of the staircase.
Inspect the brackets at the door hinge.
Remove the springs from the old attic staircase by bending the metal arms forward to release the tension.
If the springs are in bad shape it.
Measure the rough opening of the attic staircase and match it to find a suitable replacement.
Measure the rough opening of the attic staircase and match it to find a suitable replacement.
The springs are most relaxed when the attic ladder is in the stowed position.