Stairway crack

[Nicklas]

Hi, I've recently moved into a house, constructed c. 1868. The previous owner did a rushed 'tarting up' of the property beforehand and I've noticed a crack along the stairs and just wondered if it looks serious. A basic structural report was done last year and didn't report anything serious. I've enclosed images. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Nick.

 

[KenGMac]

Nicklas, good evening.

The cracks between stair and wall are a very, very common occurrence, a rake out of the present filler and insert a flexible type of filler, them paint.

Check under the stair if access allows, and if the underside of the stair treads are exposed can you get a couple of images and post here, there may be a couple of tips that will assist in stopping the cracking?

Ken.

 

[Nicklas]

Hi Ken, thanks for the reply, you've put my mind at rest. Unfortunately the underside of the stairs are not accessible for a photo. But thanks for the advice, greatly appreciated.

Nick.

 

[KenGMac]

Nicklas, good evening again.

There have been a lot of posts on this site about stair [stringer] cracks.

if you can be bothered have a look in the "archive" by using the search function box [found in the top right of the page.

Ken.

 

[wwwebber]

Easy peasy. Chip out, fill with flexible filler, sand and repaint. alternatively, if its a persistent problem you could always cover it with beading.