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#1330829 - 03/25/08 10:14 AM
Sqeaky Steps
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FishingMN Family
Registered: 03/09/07
Posts: 110
Loc: Big Sandy
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My father inlaw is replacing the carpet on his steps and thinks now is the time to fix the sqeaks in his steps. Is this even possible. I think it's like trying to prevent concrete from cracking, there no way to fix the problem. We could try putting more nails into the steps, does anyone have any advice or is this a problem that cannot be fixed and if so, the squeaks will probably come back. Thanks for any help
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#1330834 - 03/25/08 10:18 AM
Re: Sqeaky Steps
[Re: juddH]
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Sr HotSpotOutdoors Family
Registered: 06/18/06
Posts: 2642
Loc: Willmar area
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Well if your carpeting screw the treads down at least 3 screws each stringer,then walk the steps see if they squeek.
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#1331771 - 03/25/08 08:37 PM
Re: Sqeaky Steps
[Re: sparcebag]
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IceLeaders Family
Registered: 06/27/04
Posts: 182
Loc: Wadena
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use a construction adhesive!! it not only holds but acts as a cushion so the wood cant rub and squeek. use the adhesive generously and good screws, i recommend the gold 3 1/8 torx (six point star) to screw it down. glue is gonna be your friend. works great. my not be the only way though, keep your ears open and try what u think is best.
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#1331934 - 03/25/08 10:20 PM
Re: Sqeaky Steps
[Re: Pooh]
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HotSpotOutdoors Family
Registered: 11/05/07
Posts: 57
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You definitely want to screw the treads down. Most of the time the squeak is your board rubbing or flexing against the shank of the nail. Glue is also good, but if you are not removing the treads, then use screws. Once you have them screwed down, check all the existing nails and make sure they are down and set.
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#1332778 - 03/26/08 02:33 PM
Re: Sqeaky Steps
[Re: walleyeseeker]
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IceLeaders Family
Registered: 11/30/06
Posts: 208
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or, pull the squeakin nail out,(if easy) and run new screw in the hole.
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#1334127 - 03/27/08 11:48 AM
Re: Sqeaky Steps
[Re: reddog]
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FishingMN Family
Registered: 11/22/02
Posts: 150
Loc: wyoming mn us
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Screw and glue the treads down any other way it will squeak again.
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#1334582 - 03/27/08 04:44 PM
Re: Sqeaky Steps
[Re: onthejob2]
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Sr IceLeaders Family
Registered: 12/30/07
Posts: 1496
Loc: Watertown, MN
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I'd install a slide! This would spread the weight out and likely take care of the squeak!
However geting back up the stairs could become tricky...
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#1334584 - 03/27/08 04:45 PM
Re: Sqeaky Steps
[Re: tisosy11]
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Sr IceLeaders Family
Registered: 12/30/07
Posts: 1496
Loc: Watertown, MN
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You can protect against concrete cracking by making construction joints...
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#1337099 - 03/29/08 02:59 PM
Re: Sqeaky Steps
[Re: Pooh]
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FishingMN Family
Registered: 06/10/07
Posts: 122
Loc: Blaine
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use a construction adhesive!! it not only holds but acts as a cushion so the wood cant rub and squeek. use the adhesive generously and good screws, i recommend the gold 3 1/8 torx (six point star) to screw it down. glue is gonna be your friend. works great. my not be the only way though, keep your ears open and try what u think is best. this is the only way that they will stop squeeking
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#1338924 - 03/31/08 09:51 AM
Re: Sqeaky Steps
[Re: tisosy11]
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FishingMN Family
Registered: 03/09/07
Posts: 110
Loc: Big Sandy
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Thanks for all the advice! Concrete will crack even with joints, hopefully the crack stops at the joint.
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#1394880 - 05/09/08 08:14 AM
Re: Sqeaky Steps
[Re: blarkey]
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Sr IceLeaders Family
Registered: 12/26/03
Posts: 1583
Loc: Forest Lake - Maplewood
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Maybe put in an escalator?  This is an issue on my five year old stairs, so this information is very helpful.
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