Why Do Stairs Squeak? - Home Repair Questions And Answers

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www.homebuildin... Click on this link for more information and videos about stair building, repairs and design. Here's the answer to a question everyone seems to be asking, Why Do My Stairs Squeak? Well believe it or not, there's a good chance that a part of the stairway is loose and rubbing up against another part of the stairs, framing or building. Most of the time it's going to be caused by the back of the stair tread, lumber shrinkage and of course the infamous nail as the tread moves up and down while the stairway is used.

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  • @stairbuilding
    @stairbuilding5 жыл бұрын

    The link below will provide you with more information about how to fix squeaking stairs. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yq2drZKwYa2-d5s.html

  • @sasstewart1222
    @sasstewart122216 күн бұрын

    fantastic explanation

  • @stairbuilding

    @stairbuilding

    16 күн бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @loganbyrne3054
    @loganbyrne30543 ай бұрын

    I have two problems with my stairs, one set is covered in drywall and the other I can get to. 3 story rowhome and all the steps squeak. I can do the drill and screw method, but have to find the splines for the first to second floor/ Any ideas?

  • @stevelopez372
    @stevelopez3723 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the vid. I’m not sure why you couldn’t allow a small gap between the riser and tread. Like say an 8d nail. To eliminate future rubbing and squeeking.

  • @selfbuilder8647
    @selfbuilder86472 жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks! Seeing as the first two squeaks require having the OSB riser and treat tight against each other, why not intentionally leave a small (1/8") gap at the top of the riser and back of the tread when you build the stair in the first place. This might only be acceptable if covering with carpet. New subscriber to the channel, so sorry if you cover this elsewhere.

  • @stairbuilding

    @stairbuilding

    2 жыл бұрын

    The gap in back of the tread might work, but the top of the is going to support the the front of the tread, so I don't think a gap there would be good.

  • @khalidrajab2429
    @khalidrajab24295 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation

  • @stairbuilding

    @stairbuilding

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it and thanks for watching.

  • @elca2475
    @elca24753 жыл бұрын

    Hello hope everything is going well. Great information. Question, I took out my carpet and going to add stair treads and riser over my what looks to be one inch plywood. My stairs do not squeak but was thinking of adding screws just be safe. What are your thoughts truly appreciate any help.

  • @stairbuilding

    @stairbuilding

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, screws and some type of adhesive or glue.

  • @justlooking4771

    @justlooking4771

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great question! I’m just about to redo my stairs and I only want to do this once! I’ll definitely be testing each stair to make sure it’s all done up right!

  • @TXCAMSS1

    @TXCAMSS1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stairbuilding so not a brad nail gun with the adhesive? You say to use screws with the adhesive???

  • @ikeduley6361
    @ikeduley63613 жыл бұрын

    Great video thank you

  • @stairbuilding

    @stairbuilding

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @benjaminmcghee1763
    @benjaminmcghee176310 ай бұрын

    Definitely going to check out all these theories my stairs are so loud my neighbors probably hate me when I go for a bathroom break in the middle of the night 😂

  • @stairbuilding

    @stairbuilding

    10 ай бұрын

    Awesome!!!

  • @louish.9414
    @louish.94142 жыл бұрын

    I see this mostly in old homes. Newer homes they post use adhesive to help with squeaks.

  • @my_colorado
    @my_colorado2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your video 👍👍👍

  • @stairbuilding

    @stairbuilding

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure

  • @jordanlt69
    @jordanlt693 жыл бұрын

    now i understand why inches were dropped for cm and mm. Communicating in fractions of inches is such a confusing way to communicate basic information.

  • @stairbuilding

    @stairbuilding

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's all what you were taught, but I think the metric system will win eventually.

  • @huejanus5505

    @huejanus5505

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here in Canada we use both systems. Both work, but i am constantly surprised by how many people struggle with the basic fractions in imperial measurements.

  • @kathleenradebaugh3507
    @kathleenradebaugh35072 жыл бұрын

    Can you use these trim screws for fastening a step tread to a step riser?

  • @stairbuilding

    @stairbuilding

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've seen it done plenty of times. However, an engineer might want you to use nails or specific screws.

  • @preasail
    @preasail3 жыл бұрын

    Great graphics that provide a clear way of handling the problem. Just a note on English: It's shrink, shrank, and has shrunk. Also see, saw, and has seen, so not "I seen".

  • @stairbuilding

    @stairbuilding

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes and thanks.

  • @explorers2912
    @explorers29124 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great explanation!

  • @stairbuilding

    @stairbuilding

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome and thanks for letting us know you like the video.

  • @robloxmaniacdanceandshake7871
    @robloxmaniacdanceandshake78715 жыл бұрын

    Would you recommend using some of the new plastic based composite materials for the treads to avoid some squeaks?.. Aren't they suppose to last longer?

  • @stairbuilding

    @stairbuilding

    5 жыл бұрын

    I don't think so. I would contact the manufacture of the products for more information.

  • @jamesw4912
    @jamesw49123 жыл бұрын

    Used 2 in boards and some glue will never squeak.

  • @stairbuilding

    @stairbuilding

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've installed 2 1/2 inch boards before and seen them squeak, but I think you're heading in the right direction. Sometimes larger is going to be better.

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