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.
Attic door stuck closed.
Discussion in floors stairs and lofts started by rayoscar 6 nov 2011.
Check the springs or struts of your ladder and make sure they are working correctly.
On one side the spring always comes off its bracket when the door opens.
In order to get the door to close we have to bend the arm back in as much as we can and hook the spring back over the bracket at the top.
Brought down to the floor accessing the attic crawl space is simply a matter of climbing the ladder.
The first step is to troubleshoot the issue and get a sense of what the symptoms are with the door latch stuck in its position.
Troubleshooting a stuck door latch try to open the door while it is shut.
This video will show you how to get your closed door open because of a latch failure.
Maybe it won t release because it never fully closed in the first place.
Common problems with pull down stairs.
If your frame is not square insert shims to square it.
The arm on that side looks like it s bent out.
This video will show you how to get your closed door open because of a latch failure.
Can t take the hinges off as these are also above the door.
We have a pull down attic wood ladder with heavy duty springs on each side.