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When to Replace the Attic Stairs
The attic stairs are probably the least used stairs in your house. Unless there is a room in the attic where there is a permanent guest, it is safe to say that your attic stairs have not been used since the day you went to the attic to fix a leak. Because of their infrequent use, we hardly ever know when they are already broken. To prevent serious accidents, you should check your attic stairs frequently. One test of its strength is to see if the bolts are tight. You should also try standing on it and see if it moves under your weight. If it feels loose, it is time to replace some parts or to replace it entirely. This may seem like waste of money but you cannot put a price on safety.
Jonas Says: December 14th, 2010 at 9:18 am
I really agree that it is the last thing you do at home. Many houses has only a ladder to the attic that can last for 100 years. Stairs that are made before the 70′ will also last for over 100 years so if your house is not from the 18. century you should be safe.