How Do You Fix The Squeak In Stairs?
The stair tread–the part of the step you actually walk on–dries out and shrinks over time, which causes it to form a cup (U shape) or a bow (reverse U shape). This warping also causes it to loosen from the riser, the vertical board that links each pair of treads. Each time someone steps on the stair, the pressure causes it to rub against the surface it’s attached to (called a stringer), causing that annoying squeak. This article describes two ways to fix the squeak in stairs–one method from underneath the stairs, the other from the top. Fix the Squeak from Underneath the Stairs Step 1 Inspect the stair from the underside, if you can get beneath your stairs. (If you can’t, skip to Section 2). Examine the joints that link the stair tread with the riser to determine the location of the warping. Step 2 Use construction adhesive to glue a wood block to the loosened joint between the tread and the riser. Step 3 Drill pilot holes through the wood block into the riser and then into the trea
