Attic Stairs Arm Bent

If you can straighten the bent metal parts do so.

Attic stairs arm bent.

The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb. Given my limited view. When built correctly the stairs are concealed within the attic itself. In the house the only evidence of the stairs is a string dangling down.

888 243 3339 an announcement about covid 19 and the stairway shop. Built for safety this sturdy wood ladder makes it easy to access your attic with nine non slip steps and a convenient handrail for support while climbing. Often times the unit can be repaired rather than replaced. Remove the failed hinge pin.

Re hook the spring onto the j bolt on the end of the arm and go into the attic and have someone close the stairs behind you. Take the replacement spring s and hook one end into the ring on the bracketed end. The stairway shop has a wide selection of attic staircases. From attic pull down stairs to electric stairs we ve got it all.

There doesn t seem to be any label or texted printed on the stairs to identify the maker. Pull the opposite end so that you are able to hook it onto the folding metal arm. It looks like a rivet. There are however problems that could arise with attic stairs.

Changing out the entire attic stair unit can be potentially very difficult to do for homeowners. My cart 0 my quote. The last time i pulled my attic stairs down the counter balance arm like this. They may need to use a step ladder to lift and support the stairs as it will not want to stay closed with only 1 2 the spring tension it normally had.

They look pretty much identical to the ones in the link above but i don t want to go spending money based on a product shot. Browse our attic stairs today. Remove the old arm from one side using a wrench or a phillips head screwdriver depending on model. Your attic ladder should be counterbalanced again just as if it were new.

Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft. Connect the upper spring assembly to the top of the stairs i e. From loose jambs gaps in the ceiling squeaky. And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in.

Most ladders are not attached according to the manufacturers instructions and may fail. If bent purchase an arm replacement kit from the manufacturer or a home improvement supplier. Repeat for the other side if necessary. Cut any remaining support with a chisel file it off or drill it out.

Make sure the ladder is secured and won t move as you go forward.