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Squeaky stair repair? John E. 10-24-2006
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Posted by John E. on October 24, 2006, 7:53 pm


Googling squeaky stair repair, I see 2 different recommendations: wedges from
below, and nails from above.

Where are hardwood wedges available? I see the soft ones, about 8 inches
long, but they are soft wood, not something I want to trust to keep the stair
treads in place. Where can I find hardwood ones?

If I go the nail route from the top of the stairs, what's the best nail? 8d
is recommended, but should ring-shank, or resin-coated, or...? It's been
awhile since I looked at nail technology, so recommendations are appreciated.

Thanks,
--
John English


Posted by Nobody You'd Know on October 25, 2006, 6:11 am


wrote:

>Googling squeaky stair repair, I see 2 different recommendations: wedges from
>below, and nails from above.
>
>Where are hardwood wedges available? I see the soft ones, about 8 inches
>long, but they are soft wood, not something I want to trust to keep the stair
>treads in place. Where can I find hardwood ones?
>
>If I go the nail route from the top of the stairs, what's the best nail? 8d
>is recommended, but should ring-shank, or resin-coated, or...? It's been
>awhile since I looked at nail technology, so recommendations are appreciated.
>
>Thanks,

        Self tapping screws installed with an electric drill have
worked for me. They're usually located in the same area of the store
as drywall screws. Be sure to get them long enough to go deep into
the risers.

Posted by hallerb@aol.com on October 25, 2006, 8:10 am


yeah screws are way better


Posted by hallerb@aol.com on October 25, 2006, 8:10 am


yeah screws are way better


Posted by John E. on October 25, 2006, 9:16 pm


Nobody You'd Know:

>         Self tapping screws installed with an electric drill have worked for me.
> They're usually located in the same area of the store as drywall screws. Be
> sure to get them long enough to go deep into the risers.

Do you suggest going into the risers from below the stairs or from above? Or
both?

Screws are better, to be sure, but not as easily hidden. Sure you can
countersink and dowel or putty over, but hiding a finishing nail driven from
above is much easier than a screw in the same place.

And driving into stringers (they're beefier and easier to hit, yes?) is
easier than into risers. Probably should run into both.

Thanks,
--
John English


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