Why Do Stairs Squeak? - Home Repair Questions And Answers

www.homebuildin... Click on this link for more information and videos about stair building, repairs and design. Here's the answer to a question everyone seems to be asking, Why Do My Stairs Squeak? Well believe it or not, there's a good chance that a part of the stairway is loose and rubbing up against another part of the stairs, framing or building. Most of the time it's going to be caused by the back of the stair tread, lumber shrinkage and of course the infamous nail as the tread moves up and down while the stairway is used.

[@stairbuilding]

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[@my_colorado]

Thanks for your video 👍👍👍

[@stairbuilding]

My pleasure

[@sasstewart1222]

fantastic explanation

[@stairbuilding]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jordanlt69]

now i understand why inches were dropped for cm and mm. Communicating in fractions of inches is such a confusing way to communicate basic information.

[@stairbuilding]

It's all what you were taught, but I think the metric system will win eventually.

[@huejanus5505]

Here in Canada we use both systems. Both work, but i am constantly surprised by how many people struggle with the basic fractions in imperial measurements.

[@loganbyrne3054]

I have two problems with my stairs, one set is covered in drywall and the other I can get to. 3 story rowhome and all the steps squeak. I can do the drill and screw method, but have to find the splines for the first to second floor/ Any ideas?

[@elca2475]

Hello hope everything is going well. Great information. Question, I took out my carpet and going to add stair treads and riser over my what looks to be one inch plywood. My stairs do not squeak but was thinking of adding screws just be safe. What are your thoughts truly appreciate any help.

[@stairbuilding]

Yes, screws and some type of adhesive or glue.

[@justlooking4771]

Great question! I’m just about to redo my stairs and I only want to do this once! I’ll definitely be testing each stair to make sure it’s all done up right!

[@TXCAMSS1]

@@stairbuilding so not a brad nail gun with the adhesive? You say to use screws with the adhesive???

[@khalidrajab2429]

Great explanation

[@stairbuilding]

Glad you liked it and thanks for watching.

[@stevelopez372]

Thanks for the vid. I’m not sure why you couldn’t allow a small gap between the riser and tread. Like say an 8d nail. To eliminate future rubbing and squeeking.

[@benjaminmcghee1763]

Definitely going to check out all these theories my stairs are so loud my neighbors probably hate me when I go for a bathroom break in the middle of the night 😂

[@stairbuilding]

Awesome!!!

[@louish.9414]

I see this mostly in old homes. Newer homes they post use adhesive to help with squeaks.

[@selfbuilder8647]

Great video thanks! Seeing as the first two squeaks require having the OSB riser and treat tight against each other, why not intentionally leave a small (1/8") gap at the top of the riser and back of the tread when you build the stair in the first place. This might only be acceptable if covering with carpet. New subscriber to the channel, so sorry if you cover this elsewhere.

[@stairbuilding]

The gap in back of the tread might work, but the top of the is going to support the the front of the tread, so I don't think a gap there would be good.

[@ikeduley6361]

Great video thank you

[@stairbuilding]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kathleenradebaugh3507]

Can you use these trim screws for fastening a step tread to a step riser?

[@stairbuilding]

I've seen it done plenty of times. However, an engineer might want you to use nails or specific screws.

[@preasail]

Great graphics that provide a clear way of handling the problem. Just a note on English: It's shrink, shrank, and has shrunk. Also see, saw, and has seen, so not "I seen".

[@stairbuilding]

Oh yes and thanks.

[@explorers2912]

Thanks for the great explanation!

[@stairbuilding]

You're welcome and thanks for letting us know you like the video.

[@robloxmaniacdanceandshake7871]

Would you recommend using some of the new plastic based composite materials for the treads to avoid some squeaks?.. Aren't they suppose to last longer?

[@stairbuilding]

I don't think so. I would contact the manufacture of the products for more information.

[@jamesw4912]

Used 2 in boards and some glue will never squeak.

[@stairbuilding]

I've installed 2 1/2 inch boards before and seen them squeak, but I think you're heading in the right direction. Sometimes larger is going to be better.