squeaking stairs

[king.module]

hey all

have had a quick trawl around the archives but couldn't find anything so........


what's the method to stop stairs squeaking when being used?? we can't get underneath as that'll entail far too much work.....

i was going to screw down what's screwable and bang in wood wedges wherever it's wedgeable - is this a good solution or is there a better one???

 

[masona]

The only way I can see is to drill holes & countersunk into the tread over the riser area and screw it down then use filler top of screw head. Take great care if the riser is plywood as they tend to split. I find the plasterboard black screws are the best. Another improvement would be to use a quadrant timber (1/4 round) at the corner of the riser and tread with glue & panel pin

 

[king.module]

cheers mate - will give it a go

 

[Bylough]

masona- I think your second idea is best, as I've tried screwing down and it doesn't work too well- on my stairs anyway!